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Malaysia's student federation supports the Education Ministry's new pupil protection policy but emphasises the need for comprehensive dialogue with teachers and other stakeholders to ensure effective classroom implementation.
Authorities in Johor have detained a pair of 19-year-old college students for investigation into the death of a newborn girl discovered in a toilet bowl at a rented house in Kluang's Taman Setia Mutiara.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on schools to transparently handle bullying incidents instead of suppressing reports to safeguard their reputations, warning that concealment allows problems to escalate.
Authorities in Kuala Langat have remanded a university student for four days in connection with the discovery of a newborn baby's body found at a hostel rubbish disposal facility.
Authorities in Selangor have taken a female student into custody following the discovery of a newborn's remains at a residential hostel in Kuala Langat. The case has prompted renewed discussions about support services for vulnerable young people.
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.
Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh has stressed that universities must provide affordable business spaces and reduce rental costs to expand the Menu Rahmah affordable meal programme to more campuses across Malaysia.
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Malaysian educators caution that the Anti-Bullying Act 2026's tribunal approach may overwhelm schools with administrative burden, potentially transforming teaching institutions into evidence-gathering centres rather than places of character development.
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.
Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting economically disadvantaged students through scholarships and financial assistance, as it welcomes its largest cohort of diploma students.
Authorities in Shah Alam have detained a public university student suspected of harassing and stalking a female peer since April. The case highlights growing campus safety concerns in Malaysia.
Police arrested a university student during a raid on an apartment in Cyberjaya allegedly being used for sex work. The incident highlights economic pressures on Malaysian students seeking supplementary income during breaks.
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.