Universities Empowered to Pull Students from Unsafe Placements
Higher education institutions now have authority to withdraw students from industrial training placements when safety concerns arise, following a fatal incident at UPM.
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MOHE Maintains Vigilant Watch Over Malaysian Students Amid West Asia Tensions
Malaysia's Higher Education Ministry is intensifying monitoring of Malaysian students across West Asia following escalating regional tensions and US travel warnings, working closely with the Foreign Ministry to safeguard their welfare.
Schools Must Report Bullying Cases, Not Hide Them to Protect Reputation, PM Anwar Tells Educators
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned Malaysian school leaders against suppressing reports of bullying and abuse to maintain their institutions' reputations, cautioning that concealment allows problems to escalate into serious harm.
Police Arrest Student After Infant's Remains Discovered in Kuala Langat Hostel
Authorities in Selangor have arrested a female student following the discovery of an infant's remains at a hostel in Kuala Langat. The case has prompted questions about student welfare and accommodation standards.
Three Ampang secondary school students detained over alleged bullying incident
Police in Kuala Lumpur have detained three male secondary school students in connection with a bullying-related assault. The incident has reignited concerns about school violence and student safety in Malaysia.
Kelantan Education Warns That Excessive Joking Causing Injuries Amounts to Bullying
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.
Anwar calls on schools to stop hushing up bullying cases for image's sake
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged Malaysian schools to prioritise victim protection over institutional image, warning against concealing bullying incidents that damage student wellbeing and undermine accountability.
Education Ministry Should Create Dedicated Agency for Student Safety, Says NGO
A prominent NGO has recommended that Malaysia's Education Ministry establish a dedicated body to oversee student safety and welfare, citing international examples from the UK and Australia.
University Student Arrested in Cyberjaya Prostitution Operation
Police in Cyberjaya arrested a university student during a raid on an apartment allegedly operating as a prostitution premises. The student reportedly turned to the activity to generate income during her semester break.
Selangor Education Department Pledges Full Support in Rawang School Bullying Investigation
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.
Selangor Education Department Working With Authorities on Viral Rawang School Fight Investigation
The Selangor Education Department is assisting authorities in investigating a viral video showing two boys fighting at a Rawang school, signalling heightened scrutiny of student conduct and safety protocols.
Education Minister Pays Respects to Family of 14-Year-Old Who Collapsed During Rugby Training
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek visited the family of Muhammad Raiyan Nufael, a 14-year-old Form Two student who died after collapsing during rugby training at a Telok Mas school in Melaka.