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Malaysia's Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has called for a coordinated, multi-stakeholder approach to tackle mounting school safety concerns, stressing zero tolerance for threats to students' physical and emotional wellbeing.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has emphasized that School Liaison Officers serve a much broader mandate than addressing bullying, encompassing comprehensive student safety monitoring across Malaysian schools.
Malaysia's Kelantan State Education Department has clarified that excessive joking among students resulting in physical harm qualifies as bullying. The warning comes as schools intensify safety initiatives across the state.
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The June 2026 shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City that killed three students exposes critical gaps in how schools respond to bullying and student distress. Experts argue prevention requires balanced accountability with support systems.
Police have remanded a teenage suspect for four days following the stabbing of a 15-year-old student in Banting. The incident has raised fresh concerns about school safety in Selangor.
Police have remanded a teenage suspect for four days following a stabbing incident involving a 15-year-old student at a school in Banting, Kuala Langat.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek visited a secondary school in Banting today after a Form Three student was stabbed by another female student. The victim is in stable condition; police have apprehended a suspect and are investigating.
The Dewan Rakyat convenes today to examine the Online Safety Act 2025's regulatory framework, school safety protocols nationwide, and emergency assistance for small businesses hit by regional supply chain disruptions.
During inquest proceedings in Kota Kinabalu, the mother of late Zara Qairinah Mahathir disclosed to the coroner's court that she harboured significant regret regarding her decision to enrol her daughter at SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha.
Philippine police detained a 14-year-old student for posting threats against her school on social media. Authorities found no evidence of an actual plan and released her, but noted she was a fan of the violent video game GoreBox.
A 13-year-old male student remains in critical condition after falling from a building at an Ipoh secondary school. Police are investigating the incident and have urged the public to avoid speculation while respecting the family's privacy.
Police in Tenom, Sabah have initiated investigations following allegations that a 10-year-old schoolgirl experienced bullying at her school hostel, raising fresh concerns about student welfare.
Perak's education department is working with police to investigate a Form One student's fall from a school building. The 13-year-old remains hospitalized while authorities conduct inquiries and provide family support.
A shooting incident at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Philippines has claimed three lives and left five others injured. Police have arrested one juvenile suspect while a manhunt continues for a second perpetrator.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has ordered a full investigation into a shooting at a school in Tacloban City that claimed three lives and left five others wounded. The incident marks a rare but serious eruption of gun violence in an educational setting.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his condolences to the family of a Form Four female student who died at a secondary school in Seremban this morning, marking another tragic incident in Malaysian education.