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Policies alone can’t stop bullying in public hospitals: Dr Thirunavukarasu

Malaysian Medical Association president urges stronger enforcement and cultural change as healthcare workers continue to face intimidation and silence within hospital hierarchies

‘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

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

Education Ministry orders nationwide safety audit of schools

Move comes amid push to strengthen safety measures and tackle bullying in schools nationwide

King’s first message to UPNM as new Chancellor: Stop bullying culture 

Sultan Ibrahim questions why cases are happening repeatedly, wants commanders and leaders to resign if they fail to take responsibility

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National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

RM200m World Cup rights fee puts Malaysia’s 2026 viewing at risk

Malaysia could miss live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a steep RM200 million broadcasting fee strains Astro and RTM, raising doubts over whether fans will be able to watch football’s biggest tournament

Education Ministry scraps teacher training system to lighten workload

Minister Fadhlina Sidek vows to help teachers focus on what matters most – teaching – as new curriculum changes approach