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, established in June, has received 55 complaints as of September 22, according to law and institutional reform minister Azalina Othman Said. Five of the cases have been settled through various awards, including apologies, counseling, or monetary damages. The tribunal's approach is both punitive and rehabilitative, focusing on victim rehabilitation and changing the behavior of perpetrators, said Azalina.
The Anti-Bullying Act 2026 and the tribunal provide a faster, more cost-effective restorative mechanism for addressing bullying, emphasizing victim protection and rehabilitation. However, Azalina stressed that addressing bullying requires victims to come forward and those who witness it to speak up, as bullying is not a joke and must not be normalized.
The tribunal serves as an additional avenue for victims who feel their complaints are not adequately addressed by educational institutions, handling cases involving children outside the school system as well.
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