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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned educational institutions against suppressing bullying reports to safeguard their standing, emphasizing that student protection must supersede institutional reputation management.
Authorities in Kuala Langat have remanded a university student for four days as investigations continue into the discovery of a newborn's remains at a hostel rubbish facility. Police are examining circumstances surrounding the case.
Authorities in Selangor have arrested a female student after a newborn's body was discovered at a hostel in Kuala Langat. The case has prompted renewed focus on safeguarding measures at student accommodation facilities.
Ampang police detained three male secondary school students following allegations of physical assault linked to a bullying case. The arrests highlight growing concerns about school violence in the Klang Valley region.
Authorities in Kuala Langat have arrested a teenage university student after a newborn's body was discovered in a hostel rubbish disposal area, sparking fresh concerns about campus safety and student welfare.
Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh has called for greater collaboration from universities to expand the Menu Rahmah subsidized meal initiative, highlighting the need for affordable business premises and regulatory oversight.
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As Malaysia implements its Anti-Bullying Act 2026, educators warn that overly legalistic approaches risk diverting schools from their core mission of teaching and character development, advocating instead for school-led frameworks that balance protection with pragmatism.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has clarified that School Liaison Officers handle comprehensive safety matters extending far beyond bullying, while announcing relief measures for 116 students affected by a hostel fire.
Kelantan's state education director has cautioned that excessive joking between students resulting in physical harm qualifies as bullying and must stop. The warning came during a student safety campaign involving over 500 pupils.
Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting economically disadvantaged students through scholarships, allowances, and financial incentives. The institution distributed aid during its highest intake of new diploma students.
The family of a tahfiz student who died is preparing a judicial review challenge against police authorities' decision to close their investigation without pursuing charges.
A university student was arrested during a police raid on a Cyberjaya apartment yesterday, allegedly operating a prostitution service during her semester break to generate additional income.
Malaysia's Economy Ministry is pursuing an extension of the IPR-INSAN food entrepreneur initiative, which helps B40 small business owners access university markets while providing students with affordable meals through vending machine technology.
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Malaysia's student federation has urged the government to introduce mandatory mental health screenings across all schools and institutions to catch vulnerable students before crisis strikes.
The Selangor State Education Department director visited a Form Three student injured in a school stabbing in Banting. The 15-year-old victim sustained lung injury and 16 stab wounds. The suspect has been remanded for four days.