Malaysian students report higher cyberbullying rates than OECD average
Fadhlina Sidek says bullying is no longer confined to schools, with technology allowing it to continue at home.
Malaysian students experience higher rates of cyberbullying compared to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) average, with 5% of students reporting cyberbullying incidents, according to the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) findings. This finding was presented by Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek during a press conference at the education ministry, highlighting the importance of addressing the issue due to its association with lower learning outcomes.
Fadhlina emphasized that the digital environment has become an integral part of students' daily lives, extending beyond the school premises and into various online platforms such as chat groups, social media, search engines, and artificial intelligence. The minister stressed that child protection efforts must encompass the digital realm, as children who are constantly afraid or hurt find it challenging to learn and develop.
The Pisa 2025 study, conducted from April 22 to May 30, involved 7,624 15-year-old students from 157 schools and educational institutions, both within and outside the Ministry of Education. The overall 2025 Pisa rankings have yet to be released, and the ministry is currently focusing on individual assessment domain results.
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