{
  "id": 17427334,
  "title": "Anwar calls for stronger action against school bullying",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/anwar-calls-for-stronger-action-against-school-bullying",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T15:35:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1567830/anwar-calls-stronger-action-against-school-bullying"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Ministry of Education to take strong measures against school bullying following rising worries about children's safety. He pointed out incidents including suicide, abuse, and bullying, emphasizing the necessity to strengthen character development and moral values from a young age. Anwar stressed that academic success alone is not enough, asserting that education must also foster good manners, respect, and responsibility in students. He stated that bullying others and humiliating them indicate shortcomings in instilling values and proper behavior in the education system. The Ministry was directed to take firm and decisive action. Anwar emphasized the importance of religious education, including understanding and practicing Quranic teachings, prayers, and respecting elders and peers. He said resolving social issues like drug abuse and crime necessitates a comprehensive approach to ensure young people grow up in a healthy environment.",
  "summary": "KOTA BARU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Ministry of Education (MOE) to take firm action against bullying in schools amid growing concerns over children’s safety and well-being.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Anwar orders firm action against school bullies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/anwar-orders-firm-action-against-school-bullies",
        "published": "2026-10-31T14:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}