THE Education Ministry (MOE) is strengthening national school safety procedures following a series of fatal road accidents involving pupils, with authorities pledging stricter enforcement and broader reforms to protect students and school staff.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said improvements to the Safe School Management Guidelines were already underway through a dedicated Education Institution Safety Reform Committee established to address emerging risks in schools nationwide.
The committee includes representatives from the police, the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), non-governmental organisations and community groups.
“Various representatives from NGOs and members of the community are also a part of the committee to ensure that issues related to school safety are given attention,” she said during the launch of the national-level MyLesen B2 Sekolah (MyB2S) 2026 programme.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke and Road Transport Department director-general Datuk Aedy Fadly Ramli were also present at the event.
Public concern over student safety has intensified following several recent tragedies involving schoolchildren.
On 12 April, a Form One student was killed after being struck by a car near the girls’ surau at SMK Tanjong Mas in Kota Bharu, Kelantan.
Less than a month later, a Year Two pupil died after being hit by a van outside the main gate of SK Seri Maimon in Parit Sulong, Batu Pahat, Johor.
Speaking at a press conference, Fadhlina said all school principals and administrators had been instructed to enforce safety measures rigorously and consistently on a daily basis.
She stressed that the ministry would not tolerate negligence involving student welfare and safety.
“There is no compromise on student safety issues, and all parties must play a role in ensuring that the school environment is always safe,” she said.
The minister added that new safety initiatives introduced this week were part of follow-up measures arising from the committee’s detailed review of student protection and risk management in schools.
Alongside the broader safety reforms, the government is also expanding the MyLesen B2 and MyB2S programmes to ensure students riding motorcycles to school possess valid licences and receive proper road safety training.
The Transport Ministry, through the Road Transport Department (JPJ), aims for 60,000 students to benefit from the MyB2S 2026 initiative, which carries an allocation of approximately RM18.5 million.
Officials said the programme forms part of wider efforts to improve student discipline, road awareness and safety compliance among young riders. - May 12, 2026
