Fast, factual wire coverage from across Malaysia and the region.
A student gunman killed seven people—three teachers and three fellow students—at a school in Thailand's Nonthaburi province on Friday, with 15 others wounded. The incident reignites concerns about firearms access in the region.
SMK Seri Mulia in Kuala Lumpur has received RM300,000 from Bandar Tun Razak's parliamentary allocation for comprehensive facility upgrades and enhanced student safety measures, marking significant investment after 23 years without major renovations.
Malaysia's Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has emphasized that School Liaison Officers deployed nationwide serve a comprehensive safety function beyond tackling bullying, encompassing all student welfare concerns.
Authorities in Selangor have taken a second teenage girl into custody for questioning as part of their continuing investigation into a stabbing at a secondary school in Banting earlier this month.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned Malaysian schools against suppressing bullying cases to safeguard their image, emphasizing that transparent reporting and swift intervention are crucial for protecting victims.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has stressed that creating a secure school ecosystem demands coordinated effort from all stakeholders, with no tolerance for threats to student safety.
A 17-year-old student detonated a homemade bomb at an Islamic school in Padang, West Sumatra, claiming years of bullying as motivation. The incident underscores persistent school violence across Indonesia despite government intervention.
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in South Jakarta following a bomb threat that forced the evacuation of an elementary school on its first day. Police found no explosives despite deploying specialist units.
Authorities are investigating a viral video showing a physical altercation between two students at a Rawang school. The Selangor Education Department is actively assisting in the enquiry, joining other investigative bodies examining the incident.
Malaysia's student federation is calling for mandatory mental health screenings across all schools, citing growing concerns over youth depression and recent violence incidents.
Malaysia's Federal Territories State Leadership Council has urged the government to develop a National School Safety Master Plan to address rising school violence through physical security measures, mental health support, and coordinated intervention protocols.
The Selangor State Education Department director has visited a female student hospitalised after being stabbed 16 times at a Banting secondary school. The alleged attacker remains in police custody.
Police have remanded a teenage suspect for four days in connection with a stabbing incident involving a 15-year-old student at a secondary school in Banting, as authorities intensify their investigation.
Authorities have arrested a suspect following a stabbing at a secondary school in Banting. The arrest marks a significant development in the investigation into the violent incident.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek visited a Banting secondary school after a Form Three student was stabbed by a classmate. Police have apprehended the suspect, and the victim is in stable condition.
A major public high school in the Philippines halted classes Friday following online threats of bombs and guns. Police conducted a security sweep and cleared the campus. The incident reflects heightened campus security concerns across the region.
Malaysia's Education Ministry is bolstering school safety through expanded audits, a dedicated inter-agency committee, and updated anti-bullying guidelines aligned with the Anti-Bullying Act 2026.
A court has dismissed a former student's attempt to reinstate the education ministry as a defendant in a bullying case stemming from a 2022 incident at school.
Malaysia's parliament convenes to address implementation of the Online Safety Act 2025, pupil safety in schools, and relief measures for traders impacted by West Asia logistics disruptions affecting supply chains.
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The June 2026 shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City has prompted critical reflection on how schools across Southeast Asia can better identify and respond to warning signs before tragedy strikes.
Philippine authorities have prevented a potential school shooting after a Grade 10 student's alleged plot was discovered through online messages. Police recovered an improvised firearm following swift coordination between school officials and law enforcement in General Mariano Alvarez, Cavite.