All 58 MRSM to get former military personnel as full-time wardens
KUALA LUMPUR: The recruitment of former military personnel as full-time wardens will be expanded to all 58 Mara Junior Science Colleges (MRSM) starting Jan 1, 2027, to curb bullying and discipline issues in hostels.
The recruitment of former military personnel as full-time wardens in Malaysia's Mara Junior Science Colleges (MRSM) will be expanded to all 58 institutions starting from January 1, 2027. This move aims to address bullying and discipline issues within the hostels. Mara Chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki revealed that the decision was based on the success of a pilot project conducted at MRSM Besut and MRSM Balik Pulau, where bullying cases significantly decreased.
A study by Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) found that the presence of these wardens reduced opportunities for bullying and vandalism, enhanced discipline, and increased student safety. The initiative also alleviates the burden on teachers, enabling them to concentrate on academic excellence and character development. Dr. Dusuki has requested UPM to collaborate in creating training modules for these wardens and to extend the study to tackle mental bullying.
The use of former soldiers as wardens has been well-received by students, parents, and administrators.
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