Over 7,600 bullying cases in Malaysian schools in 2024, up 17% from 2023
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There were 7,681 reported cases of bullying in Malaysian schools 2024, an increase from 6,528 in 2023.
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KUALA LUMPUR – The number of bullying cases in Malaysian schools continues to climb, with 7,681 cases in 2024, up from 6,528 in 2023, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.
The figures are based on data from the Student Discipline Management System, she added. The number of cases rose by more than 17 per cent.
Ms Fadhlina said the Education Ministry views the issue seriously and has implemented various programmes to ensure that it does not continue to spread.
“Of last year’s cases, 1,992 involve primary schools and 5,689 cases involve secondary schools,” she said in a written parliamentary reply to Shah Alam MP Azli Yusof.
Mr Azli had asked the ministry to provide statistics on bullying among primary and secondary school students.
He also wanted the ministry to outline the measures taken to prevent this issue from spreading and becoming an unhealthy and dangerous culture.
Ms Fadhlina said the ministry was looking to draft new amendments to the Education Regulations (Student Discipline) under the Education Act 1996.
“This new draft is aimed at strengthening the enforcement of regulations, as well as providing clearer guidance to teachers in managing cases of student disciplinary misconduct,” she said.
“Combating bullying is an ongoing and continuous effort, and it requires commitment from all parties involved.”
Ms Fadhlina said that Circular No. 4 of 2002: Implementation of the Safe School Programme aims to create a safe school environment for teaching, learning and co-curricular activities to be carried out without disruption from any party, whether from within or outside the school. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
