{
  "id": 6704015,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T02:58:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "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 declared that bullying is not only a discipline issue but also a safety concern for children, according to a recent report. Suhakam's children's commissioner emphasized that bullying must be viewed as an issue of well-being, not just a matter for schools to handle.\n\nThe report, which analyzed Malaysia's performance in the 2025 Programme for International Student Assessment, revealed that 27% of Malaysian students experienced bullying multiple times a month, a figure significantly higher than the 20% reported by OECD countries. This form of harassment has extended beyond the physical school environment, now occurring through digital platforms like phones and chat groups, affecting an additional 5% of Malaysian students, compared to 3% of their OECD counterparts.\n\nSuhakam stressed that addressing bullying requires a collective effort from the entire community, including parents and guardians who must provide guidance and positive behavior at home. The commission urged society to cultivate a culture of care, empathy, and responsibility, embodying what they termed \"teacher's spirit\" – a commitment to protecting children from all forms of harm.",
  "summary": "The office of the children’s commissioner says the issue cannot be the responsibility of the education ministry and schools alone.",
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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",
        "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."
}