{
  "id": 9354744,
  "title": "Anti-Bullying Tribunal receives 55 complaints, resolves five",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/anti-bullying-tribunal-receives-55-complaints-resolves-five",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T14:50:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1539631/anti-bullying-tribunal-receives-55-complaints-resolves-five"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Anti-Bullying Tribunal (TAB) has received 55 complaints so far, with five cases leading to resolutions, according to Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. The five resolved cases saw bullies apologizing to their victims, attending counseling sessions, or paying RM2,000 in damages, showcasing the tribunal's approach that goes beyond punishment towards victim recovery and correcting the behavior of perpetrators. Azalina emphasized that the tribunal's efforts are not solely legal but rely on societal willingness to speak up and act against bullying. She urged victims to seek help and witnesses to courageously report bullying incidents, stressing that such behavior is unacceptable and should not be normalized. In line with the government's commitment to addressing bullying seriously and comprehensively, Azalina launched the Anti-Bullying Act 2026 Literacy Programme and the TAB's role at the Royal Military College (RMC), Sungai Besi. The program aims to increase public understanding, especially among the youth, about the protections under the Act and TAB's functions and processes, including how to lodge complaints, the hearing procedure, and the remedies available to victims.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The Anti-Bullying Tribunal (TAB) has received 55 complaints as of yesterday, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Anti-bullying tribunal receives 55 complaints, 5 settled",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/anti-bullying-tribunal-receives-55-complaints-5-settled",
        "published": "2026-09-23T12:32:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Anti-Bullying Tribunal Receives 55 Complaints, Five Cases Decided Through Awards",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/general-anti-bullying-tribunal-receives-55-complaints-five-cases",
        "published": "2026-09-23T13:04:41.000Z"
      }
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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."
}