COMMENT | PM, address bullying issues with wisdom, transparency

COMMENT | The tragedy that befell the late Zara Qairina Mahathir has reopened deep wounds felt by many Malaysians.

Bullying is no longer merely a disciplinary problem in schools; it has become a malignant culture within our society. Despite numerous initiatives being announced, the much-needed reforms have failed to be effectively implemented, even within educational institutions.

From the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2022, 8.6 percent of adolescents reported having been bullied. These figures underscore the urgency for...