Education Ministry reports 2,889 bullying cases, strengthens Safe School framework nationwide.
PETALING JAYA: A total of 2,889 bullying cases were reported in 2025, including 740 in primary schools and 2,149 in secondary schools, according to the Education Ministry (MOE).
Its minister Fadhlina Sidek said the ministry takes bullying misconduct among pupils very seriously and is committed to taking firm, comprehensive, and continuous action to ensure the safety, welfare, and well-being of all students.
“We will not compromise with any form of bullying misconduct in educational institutions.
“Efforts to eradicate bullying are long-term and continuous, and require the commitment of all parties to ensure that the school ecosystem remains safe and conducive,” she said in the written reply to Dewan Rakyat yesterday.
Additionally, Fadhlina said the Safe School concept stipulates the need to establish a stable physical, social and emotional environment for the entire school community.
“This is in line with the implementation of the MOE’s comprehensive and immediate action plan, including safety inspections of schools by the Special Committee on Safety Reform in Educational Institutions, which was established to address issues related to the safety and well-being of the school community.”
She added that nationwide safety audits are conducted to ensure that safety issues are addressed effectively and that all school standard operating procedures (SOPs) are complied with.
Fadhlina said as of Nov 19, 2025, a total of 1,758 schools have been involved in safety audits.
“MOE has also reviewed the SOPs for bullying misconduct and sexual misconduct, and implemented reforms to the bullying complaints system to protect the identities of complainants and witnesses.
“The installation of CCTV and the strengthening of mental health and psychosocial support programmes have been enhanced through the new placement of 523 Guidance and Counselling Teachers in schools nationwide in 2025.”
Fadhlina said the ministry had allocated RM3 million for the installation of CCTV in 200 hostels to monitor high-risk areas. This project was fully completed on 19 November 2025.
She highlighted that for 2026, the MOE has approved an additional allocation of RM5 million for the installation of CCTV in another 333 residential schools.
“Beginning in 2026, MOE will further strengthen supervision through the appointment of 600 hostel assistant wardens (MyPWA), particularly to assist with monitoring during night hours and provide additional support to schools in managing pupil safety.”
Fadhlina also said the MOE works with the police through School Liaison Officers (PPS) to conduct regular school visits and review complaints submitted via pupils’ complaint boxes.
She said as a forward-looking measure, the ministry has implemented Immediate Reforms to existing systems and mechanisms, strengthened the Safe School framework, and enhanced ongoing educational programmes.
“These initiatives are implemented through cross-ministerial collaboration, particularly with the Health Ministry, Home Ministry, Communications Ministry, and the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry, as well as through a whole-of-society approach involving Parent-Teacher Associations (PIBG), Parent, Community and Private Sector Involvement (PIBKS), and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
“These efforts are carried out intensively and on an ongoing basis, with strengthened cooperation across all State Education Departments and District Education Offices to ensure practical and efficient implementation in all 10,245 schools nationwide.”
Fadhlina stressed that the ministry will monitor and systematically evaluate the effectiveness of these measures to obtain feedback and inputs on their implementation.
“We remain committed to ensuring that every child in the country has the right to be in a safe, secure and harmonious school ecosystem so that they may experience quality learning.”
The Sun Malaysia
