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Thailand's government is introducing new anti-bullying policies and safety measures following a school shooting that killed nine people. However, experts warn that deeply entrenched cultural values emphasising politeness and social harmony may undermine these efforts.
Shah Alam police are investigating a bullying case involving a 15-year-old student at a local secondary school. The 17-year-old suspect has been released on bail following remand proceedings.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned educational institutions against suppressing bullying cases to maintain their standing, insisting child safety must take precedence over institutional reputation.
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.
A 17-year-old student detonated a homemade bomb at an Islamic school in West Sumatra following alleged years of bullying, prompting fresh scrutiny of Indonesia's escalating school violence problem.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that academic achievement alone is insufficient without moral development, urging parents and teachers to instil kindness and respect in children while combating bullying in schools.
The Selangor State Education Department has committed to complete cooperation with authorities investigating a bullying incident at a Rawang secondary school that gained widespread attention online.