JOHOR BARU: The Johor government, through the state Education Department, will set up a committee to tackle bullying.
The committee will bring together schools, parents, communities, enforcement agencies and police to strengthen monitoring, provide accessible reporting channels, run awareness campaigns and extend counselling support to victims.
Johor Women, Family and Community Development Committee chairman Khairin-Nisa Ismail said strict action would be taken against bullies in line with the laws and guidelines.
“Bullying not only affects the emotional and physical safety of students, but also disrupts academic progress and endangers their future. We must ensure schools are safe zones where Johor’s children can thrive.”
The move comes after a 10-year-old boy was hospitalised with head injuries after he was allegedly assaulted twice by schoolmates in separate incidents.
The boy, a cancer survivor, is still receiving treatment and investigations are ongoing.
Khairin-Nisa said the state government was heeding the call of Che’ Puan Mahkota Johor Khaleeda Bustamam to safeguard the welfare of the younger generation, stressing that prevention, intervention and rehabilitation must be implemented collectively.
“We will work hand-in-hand with government agencies, schools and enforcement bodies to ensure every child grows up in an environment that is safe, respectful and free from bullying.”
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