THE Ministry of Education (MoE) is reviewing multiple proposals, including the introduction of police posts in schools, to address the growing problem of bullying among students, said Minister of Education Fadhlina Sidek.
She confirmed that the ministry is currently holding engagement sessions with the Ministry of Law and the Ministry of Communications to assess the proposed Anti-Bullying Tribunal Bill (RUU Tribunal Anti-Buli).
“All suggestions and views are being considered thoroughly before we finalise the most appropriate measures to address the increasingly concerning issue of bullying,” Fadhlina told reporters after officiating the closing ceremony of the Penang-level Madani Pre-University Congress at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) in Nibong Tebal.
“We are taking into account all inputs, beginning with the recommendations received under the school safety reform committee currently in session, as well as findings from our ongoing safety audit in all residential schools nationwide.”
She added that several safety measures have already been implemented in line with existing regulations and guidelines to curb bullying and ensure student welfare.
“All steps to ensure safety and firm action against acts of bullying are already in place under current rules and standard operating procedures,” said Fadhlina, who is also the Member of Parliament for Nibong Tebal.
In a separate development, Fadhlina praised the students involved in organising the congress, describing their efforts as a reflection of exceptional dedication among Form Six students in the state.
“This is the second congress following Kelantan, and it is the result of extraordinary work by our Form Six students,” she said. “I’ve received 12 resolutions from this congress, and some have already been approved, including proposals for future workshops, academic programmes, and other initiatives that will be reviewed further by the MoE.” - September 14, 2025
