{
  "id": 6703830,
  "title": "Bullying not just a discipline problem but a child safety issue, says Suhakam",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/bullying-not-just-a-discipline-problem-but-a-child-safety-issue-says",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T02:58:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/11/bullying-not-just-a-discipline-problem-but-a-child-safety-issue-says-suhakam"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (Suhakam) has emphasized that bullying is not solely a discipline issue in schools, but a critical child safety matter. According to Suhakam's children's commissioner office, 27% of Malaysian students reported experiencing bullying multiple times per month or more, a rate higher than the 20% found in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries.\n\nBeyond the physical school environment, technology enables ongoing harassment through phones, chat rooms, and other digital platforms. This necessitates a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to tackle the problem. Parents and guardians play a crucial role in instilling values and positive behavior at home, complementing the efforts of schools and educational authorities. Ultimately, fostering a culture of care, empathy, and responsibility within communities is essential to ensure that all children can attend school free from fear of humiliation, violence, or harassment.",
  "summary": "The office of the children’s commissioner says the issue cannot be the responsibility of the education ministry and schools alone.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Bullying not just a discipline problem but a child safety issue, says Suhakam",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/bullying-not-just-a-discipline-problem-but-a-child-safety-issue-says-6704015",
        "published": "2026-09-11T02:58:00.000Z"
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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."
}