Jangan biarkan keganasan jadi budaya, kata Lee

Lee Lam Thye emphasized that violence should not become a culture in Malaysian society. Following the recent school incidents involving assault and physical violence, it is crucial to take immediate action to prevent such behavior from becoming common. The president of United Community Association Society (Ikatan), Lee, stated that violence cannot be allowed to take root before implementing measures.

Preventive efforts must involve the government, schools, families, communities, regulatory bodies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and the media. Schools need to strengthen early warning and intervention mechanisms, particularly by equipping teachers, counselors, and administrators with the ability to identify early signs such as aggressive behavior, threats, and bullying.

Parents also play a vital role by managing digital spaces and educating children about cyberbullying, violent content, and online harassment. Legal enforcement should remain firm when dealing with criminal offenses. However, merely imposing penalties is not enough; a comprehensive approach involving the entire community is necessary to foster a culture of respect, self-control, empathy, and non-violent conflict resolution.

Lee urged everyone to handle violence at an early stage by implementing systematic preventive measures and rejecting violence altogether to ensure Malaysia continues to prioritize dialogue over aggressive actions.