Cameras can’t stop bullying: Give schools the freedom to act
Photo: Focus Malaysia
Malaysia has recorded thousands of school bullying cases, but surveillance alone cannot solve the problem. Teachers need time, trust and autonomy to protect students.
From the original report
THE Education Ministry recorded 5,681 bullying cases in schools between January and August 2026. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has warned that the actual number could be higher because some cases may go unreported to protect schools’ reputations.
It is disheartening. CCTV cameras have been installed. Police have been sent into schools. Counsellors have been added. So why does bullying persist?
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- Oct 22, 2026
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- Oct 22, 2026
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