Guan Eng moots caning, CCTVs to tackle discipline, safety in schools
Other education issues raised by MPs in the Dewan Rakyat include teaching quality and skills training.
KUALA LUMPUR: During the early stages of the Supply Bill 2027 debate, MP Lim Guan Eng proposed reinstating corporal punishment, such as caning, in schools as a method to tackle student discipline and bullying. He also advocated for the placement of closed-circuit television cameras in over 10,000 government institutions, alongside a comprehensive anti-bullying and anti-sexual harassment support system, improved security patrols, and student-parent engagement events.
Additionally, MP Ramkarpal Singh underscored the significance of addressing school safety and bullying, recommending a dedicated budget for teacher training to identify early emotional distress and potential aggression in students. A need for more counsellors and structured psychological assessment programmes for early intervention was also emphasized by several MPs, including Ikmal Hisham Abdul Aziz, William Leong, and Onn Abu Bakar.
MP Richard Rapu urged the government to broaden access to technical and vocational education and training (TVET) for rural youth, particularly in Sarawak, with curricula tailored to industry and job market demands. Meanwhile, Muslimin Yahaya and Ali Biju advocated for the expansion of TVET in rural areas, ensuring that more than 50,000 students unable to earn the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia certificate due to poor performance in Bahasa Melayu and History could benefit from vocational training opportunities.
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