Additional RM5m for CCTV installation to make schools safer

BernamaPublished: Oct 22, 2025 10:28 AM

The Education Ministry has allocated an additional RM5 million for the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras at selected schools nationwide as an immediate measure to enhance safety and reduce the risk of untoward incidents at educational institutions.

In a statement today, the ministry said the initiative is part of the ministry’s comprehensive action plan to strengthen safety and address student disciplinary issues across all educational institutions under its purview.

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