Suhakam calls for anti-bullying measures after tahfiz student assault
Office of the children’s commissioner says schools must establish comprehensive mechanisms to prevent, report, investigate and respond to bullying.
The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has called for anti-bullying measures in Malaysian schools, following the alleged assault of a tahfiz student in Kedah. According to the OCC, schools must establish comprehensive mechanisms to prevent, report, investigate and respond to bullying. These include adequate supervision, confidential reporting channels, prompt notification of parents, and access to medical care and counseling.
Suhakam emphasized that educational institutions have a duty of care to protect children's safety, well-being, and dignity. A nine-year-old student was reportedly punched, kicked, and bullied by a 15-year-old at a tahfiz hostel in Alor Setar, resulting in bruises on his body and face. The case is being investigated for voluntary causing hurt.
Suhakam stressed that teachers, wardens, and other personnel must be screened, trained, and equipped to identify signs of bullying and intervene promptly. Schools should maintain proper records of reported incidents and cooperate with relevant authorities. The safety of children cannot depend solely on whether they have the courage or ability to disclose incidents.
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