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Shah Alam police have begun investigating a bullying incident at a secondary school involving a 15-year-old victim. A 17-year-old suspect has been released on bail following his remand period.
Police in the Kuala Lumpur area have arrested three male secondary school students suspected of assaulting a fellow student in a bullying incident. The arrests mark growing concern over school violence.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned educational institutions against suppressing bullying cases to shield their public image, emphasising that prompt intervention is vital to protect affected students.
A 17-year-old student detonated a homemade bomb at an Islamic high school in Padang, West Sumatra, in what police say was retaliation for sustained bullying. Three unexploded devices were recovered from his backpack.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that educational achievement holds limited value unless children develop strong moral character and respect for others, warning against the damaging effects of bullying in schools.
Selangor's education authority is fully cooperating with police investigating a bullying case at a Rawang secondary school that sparked viral social media outcry.