{
  "id": 17420557,
  "title": "Anwar orders firm action against school bullies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/anwar-orders-firm-action-against-school-bullies",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T14:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/31/anwar-orders-firm-action-against-school-bullies"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered immediate action against bullying in Malaysian schools, emphasizing that academic success alone is insufficient. He stressed the necessity of nurturing good manners, respect, and a sense of responsibility in students from a young age. The education ministry has been instructed to take firm and decisive measures against this issue, with teachers and educators playing a crucial role in safeguarding children. Anwar highlighted the importance of religious education, including learning and practicing Quranic teachings, prayers, and respecting fellow individuals. He also acknowledged that tackling social issues like drug abuse and crime necessitates a comprehensive approach to ensure young people grow up in a healthy environment.",
  "summary": "The prime minister says cases of suicide, abuse and bullying highlighted the need to strengthen character development and moral values.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Anwar calls for stronger action against school bullying",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/anwar-calls-for-stronger-action-against-school-bullying",
        "published": "2026-10-31T15:35:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}