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Bullying

Viral bullying videos test Bhutan’s digital transition

There has been no indication that Bhutan – where more than half the population is under 28 – is considering banning young teens from social platforms.
There has been no indication that Bhutan – where more than half the population is under 28 – is considering banning young teens from social platforms.

‘Nothing to do with K-drama’: Malaysia agency on hiring ex-military personnel as college wardens

Nearly 3,000 bullying cases were recorded in Malaysia’s government schools in 2025.
Nearly 3,000 bullying cases were recorded in Malaysia’s government schools in 2025.

Malaysian parents welcome new anti-bullying law

2,149 of the cases were in secondary schools while another 740 cases were recorded in primary schools.
2,149 of the cases were in secondary schools while another 740 cases were recorded in primary schools.

In Your Opinion Podcast

Deepfakes, $50 intimate photos amid new digital regulations

Stefanie Yuen Thio shares her personal ordeal as a deepfake victim and uncovers the severe realities of digital abuse facing youths in Singapore today.
Stefanie Yuen Thio shares her personal ordeal as a deepfake victim and uncovers the severe realities of digital abuse facing youths in Singapore today.

Forum: Like-for-like study needed to measure effect of school discipline policies

Japan’s bullied children have found a new controversial avenue to get back at their tormentors

A record 769,022 cases of bullying were reported across Japan in the 2024 academic year ending March 2025.
A record 769,022 cases of bullying were reported across Japan in the 2024 academic year ending March 2025.

Forum: Discipline in schools is guided by educative and restorative approach

Forum: School environments need to be psychologically safe for children

What children wish adults understood about school bullying

If our current systems were working perfectly, children would feel safe coming forward, but many don’t.
If our current systems were working perfectly, children would feel safe coming forward, but many don’t.

Forum: Parental involvement critical in addressing bullying in schools

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