Politics · Other · 17 hrs ago
Anwar directs Malaysia's Education Ministry to act firmly against school bullying
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim ordered stronger action against school bullying by the Education Ministry.
He spoke at an event in Kelantan on Oct 31, amid concerns about children’s safety and well-being.
Anwar said cases involving children, including bullying, abuse and suicide, showed the need to strengthen character development and moral values from an early age.
He said schools should teach respect and responsibility as well as aim for academic success.
The Education Ministry and educators are expected to act to protect students and address poor conduct.
Anwar also called for religious education and a broader approach to problems such as drug abuse and crime.
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim directed the Education Ministry to take firm action against bullying in schools.
He said cases involving children, including suicide, abuse and bullying, highlighted the need to strengthen character development and moral values.
Anwar said academic excellence alone was insufficient and that education should also teach manners, respect and responsibility.
He called on teachers and educators to help look after children.
Anwar made the remarks at the launch of the Kelantan Entrepreneur Revival Scheme on Oct. 31.
- Who
- Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim directed the Education Ministry to act. He also called on teachers and educators to help protect children.
- What
- Anwar called for firm and decisive action against bullying in schools.
- When
- Oct. 31, at the launch of the Kelantan Entrepreneur Revival Scheme.
- Where
- Kota Baru, Malaysia.
- Why
- Anwar said cases involving children, including suicide, abuse and bullying, highlighted the need to strengthen character development and moral values.
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Anwar made the remarks at the launch of the Kelantan Entrepreneur Revival Scheme.
The Straits Times published its report on Anwar's call for stronger action against school bullying.
- Education Ministry
- Directed to take firm and decisive action
- Speaker
- Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim
- Event
- Launch of the Kelantan Entrepreneur Revival Scheme
- Event date
- Oct. 31
What people are saying
The Education Ministry has been directed to be firm and take decisive action. Teachers and educators must also help look after our children.
Bullying and humiliating others show that there are still shortcomings in instilling values and proper conduct in our education system.