MELAKA will broaden the use of metal detectors in both secondary and primary schools as part of a renewed effort to curb students from bringing mobile phones onto school grounds and to strengthen overall discipline.
State Executive Councillor for Education, Higher Education and Religious Affairs, Datuk Rahmad Mariman, said the measure is aimed at preventing disciplinary violations linked to mobile phone use and the influence of social media.
“We are asking all schools to conduct body checks using metal detectors. Melaka has 80 secondary schools, and 43 have already implemented these inspections.
“The remainder will follow the same procedure. We are aware that social media has a very significant influence on students,” he told reporters after the Melaka State Legislative Assembly sitting at Kompleks Seri Negeri.
The state government, through the Melaka State Education Department, has also outlined a 13-step action plan to address bullying and misconduct in schools.
The measures include unannounced inspections, with every school placed under the supervision of district education officers and the state education department.
To make reporting easier for students and parents, the state has set up multiple channels for lodging complaints related to bullying.
These include the Anti-Bullying WhatsApp line, the SISPAA Bullying Complaint System, and designated complaint boxes installed in all schools.
Rahmad said the combined approach of enhanced monitoring, structured interventions and accessible reporting mechanisms is intended to create safer and more disciplined learning environments across Melaka. - December 8, 2025
