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The Federation of Peninsular Malay Students supports the Ministry of Education's pupil protection initiative but emphasizes the need for comprehensive dialogue with educators and school communities to address implementation concerns.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned schools against suppressing bullying and abuse cases to safeguard their reputation, arguing that concealment allows problems to escalate into serious harm.
Authorities in Selangor have detained a female student following the discovery of a deceased newborn at a hostel in Kuala Langat. The case has sparked broader concerns about student welfare and dormitory safety protocols.
Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh has identified university cooperation—particularly reducing rental rates for food premises—as essential to expanding Menu Rahmah across higher learning institutions nationwide.
Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting underprivileged students through scholarships and financial assistance, as it welcomes a record 1,045 new diploma students for 2026/2027.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek and the Tun Hussein Onn Teachers' Foundation have jointly funded RM10,000 towards scoliosis surgery for 13-year-old Arissa El Zahra Reduan, scheduled for September at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital in Ipoh.
Police in Shah Alam have detained a public university student accused of stalking and harassing a female peer since April. The case highlights growing concerns about campus safety.
A Malaysian NGO has urged the Education Ministry to create a dedicated agency to monitor student safety and welfare in schools, citing examples from UK and Australia, and addressing concerns over bullying, gang activity, and weapons.
Selangor's education department director visited a teenager injured in a stabbing at a Banting secondary school, offering support to the student and family while police hold the suspect.