Anti-bullying tribunal receives 55 complaints, 5 settled
One victim was awarded RM2,000 in compensation, while other remedies included apologies, and counselling for bullies.
The anti-bullying tribunal, launched in June, has received 55 complaints by September 22, according to law and institutional reform minister Azalina Othman Said. Out of these cases, five were resolved through various awards, such as bullies apologizing, undergoing counseling, or paying RM2,000 in damages.
Minister Azalina emphasized that the tribunal employs a restorative approach, which is both punishment-oriented and focused on rehabilitating victims and addressing the perpetrators' behavior. She highlighted that the Anti-Bullying Act 2026 and the tribunal offer a faster, more cost-effective mechanism for tackling bullying compared to traditional legal methods.
Furthermore, Azalina stressed that laws alone cannot solve the bullying problem; both the victims need to come forward for help, and witnesses must have the courage to speak up, as bullying is not acceptable and should not be normalized.
The tribunal serves as a secondary option for victims dissatisfied with the responses from educational institutions. It also covers cases involving children outside the school system.
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