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Malaysia's student federation supports the Education Ministry's pupil protection policy but calls for broader engagement with educators and stakeholders to ensure effective, fair implementation reflecting ground realities.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for strengthened Bahasa Melayu proficiency across Malaysia's education system while simultaneously promoting learning of economically valuable languages including English, Mandarin, Tamil and Arabic.
Kelantan's education department has cautioned that excessive joking among students resulting in physical harm constitutes bullying and must be prevented. The warning was issued during a student safety campaign.
Perak has achieved its strongest SPM performance in over a decade, with a State Average Grade of 4.49 in 2025. The state also excelled in STPM and STAM examinations, with education officials attributing the success to coordinated efforts across the state's schooling system.