{
  "id": 17399033,
  "title": "Anwar directs Education Ministry to act firmly on school bullying",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/anwar-directs-education-ministry-to-act-firmly-on-school-bullying",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T12:18:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/31/anwar-directs-education-ministry-to-act-firmly-on-school-bullying/241475"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kota Bharu, October 31 — Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Ministry of Education to take strong measures against school bullying as concerns about children's safety and wellbeing escalate. The prime minister pointed out incidents of children facing bullying, leading to suicide, abuse, and other negative outcomes, underscoring the necessity to instill values and moral principles from a young age. Anwar emphasized that academic success alone is not enough; education must also cultivate proper behavior, respect, and accountability in students. \"Bullying and humiliating others indicate that there are still gaps in nurturing values and proper conduct in our educational system,\" Anwar stated at the inauguration of the Kelantan Entrepreneur Revival Scheme. He urged teachers and educators to safeguard children and added that religious education, such as learning and practicing Quranic teachings, prayers, and respecting figures like parents and teachers, plays a crucial role. Anwar stressed that tackling societal issues like drug abuse and crime necessitates a holistic approach to ensure young people develop in a supportive environment.",
  "summary": "KOTA BHARU, Oct 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Ministry of Education (MOE) to take...",
  "key_points": [
    "Prime Minister Anwar orders Ministry of Education to address school bullying firmly.",
    "Incidents of bullying lead to suicide, abuse, and negative outcomes for children.",
    "Education should foster values, respect, accountability, and Quranic teachings."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}