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2024 records highest bullying cases at 7,681: MOE strengthens monitoring, safety measures in schools

According to the ministry, 2024 recorded the highest number of bullying cases to date, with 7,681 incidents nationwide, comprising 1,992 cases in primary schools and 5,689 in secondary schools

‘It was a birthday prank’: Miri IKBN student bullying case closed with no further action

Police say viral video of student being rammed into a pole was a consensual prank, but institute and ministry vow disciplinary action against those involved

Police probe bullying claims after deaths of two TARUMT students in Kuala Lumpur

Two students died in separate incidents at a Taman Melati condominium, with police now investigating under new anti-bullying provisions of the Penal Code

Zara Qairina probe reveals bullying, sexual harassment as minister rejects cover-up claims

Saifuddin Nasution says police found evidence of abuse and mishandling but denies rumours linking case to high-profile figures

Ministries to align on anti-bullying law enforcement after Cabinet warning

Move follows death of schoolgirl Zara Qairina, with new Penal Code provisions making bullying a criminal offence punishable by up to 10 years’ jail

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Schools may close if air quality worsens, five areas hit unhealthy levels: DOE

The department said the areas recorded unhealthy API readings, warns of RM1mil fine for open burning offenders