MOE sets out national policy to strengthen student protection
KUALA LUMPUR: The education sector is facing increasingly complex challenges, requiring stronger and more comprehensive safety and student protection mechanisms across all 10,258 schools nationwide.
Malaysia's Ministry of Education (MOE) has unveiled a national policy aimed at enhancing student safety and protection across the country's 10,258 schools. Director-General Datuk Mohd Azam Ahmad disclosed that the ministry routinely receives reports of student injuries, with fatalities sometimes reaching up to 10 cases within a single day.
Despite appearances of calmness, the MOE actively responds to numerous incidents daily, necessitating more stringent guidelines. This new policy seeks to establish comprehensive protocols for schools nationwide, not merely isolated incidents. During a dialogue session on the Student Protection Policy, panelists including Dr Farah Nini Dusuki and Hanafi Abdul Samad emphasized the evolving role of educators in nurturing students' values, character, and emotional well-being in the digital age.
The policy, announced via circular SPI dated July 1, mandates school personnel and external entities interacting with schools to sign a Letter of Compliance with the Student Protection Policy, underscoring the importance of safeguarding student safety.
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