Bullying

Thailand acts to stem bullying after school shooting, but fighting cultural norms will be harder

Experts also believe that schools must go beyond addressing a bullying incident only when it happens or brushing it off as mere youth conflict or rough play.

Parents struggle with children’s digital, mental health needs: Survey

Health Minister Ong Ye Kung (far right) playing “The Floor is Lava” at MINDCove. The immersive, sensory-based learning space allows young people to step into guided scenarios that mirror real-world digital situations so they can practise emotional regulation.

Raised voices at LawSoc meeting; members call for release of full report on leadership failings

About 200 lawyers attended the meeting, which started at 5.30pm on Aug 13. The meeting, which was scheduled to finish at 7pm, only ended at 9.30pm.

Brazil demands safety controls on Discord after live-streamed suicide

Investigators say a 13-year-old girl was encouraged to self-harm and take her own life during a Discord livestream.

Thai authorities considering beefing up school security after mass shooting

A relative (right) of a slain teacher cries after identifying the body at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai district, Nonthaburi province, on Aug 7.

China releases draft cyberbullying law covering AI-enabled abuse

A sign above an office of the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) is seen in Beijing, China July 8, 2021.

YouTube-inspired ‘Yatcha’ fights spread in South Korean schools, spark concerns

An illustration from a warning against “Yatcha Rule” fights issued by the education and police authorities in North Gyeongsang Province on July 23.

Alleged bullying death of 16-year-old in Indonesia renews fears of school violence

A monitoring network recorded 614 cases of school violence nationwide in Indonesian in 2025.

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.

‘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.

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