KUCHING: The Education Ministry (MoE) is stepping up measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students, particularly in tackling bullying through comprehensive reforms and cross-ministerial collaboration.
Its Minister Fadhlina Sidek said an audit on school hostels is currently being carried out to assess safety features and functionality, with findings to be presented soon.
“The audit is meant to guarantee that hostels are safe spaces for our children,” she said during her working visit to SMK Santubong today (Sept 12).
She added the ministry has also embarked on broader school reform efforts, including revising disciplinary structures, strengthening guidelines on bullying, and aligning policies with the Child Protection Policy, championed by Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
“Addressing bullying requires holistic solutions. It is not only about punishment but also about helping children rebuild their morals, values, and character,” she stressed.
Fadhlina pointed out that counsellors, intervention programmes, and safety measures such as CCTV installation are part of this approach.
Equally important, she noted, is ensuring that teachers spend quality instructional time with students.
“When teachers are fully present with students, it provides them with attention, care, and protection.
“This is one of the most effective ways to prevent bullying,” she explained.
She added that cross-ministerial efforts under the Unity Government would remain a priority to strengthen child protection and promote safer school environments.
“The audit is meant to guarantee that hostels are safe spaces for our children,” she said during her working visit to SMK Santubong today (Sept 12).
She added the ministry has also embarked on broader school reform efforts, including revising disciplinary structures, strengthening guidelines on bullying, and aligning policies with the Child Protection Policy, championed by Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
“Addressing bullying requires holistic solutions. It is not only about punishment but also about helping children rebuild their morals, values, and character,” she stressed.
Fadhlina pointed out that counsellors, intervention programmes, and safety measures such as CCTV installation are part of this approach.
Equally important, she noted, is ensuring that teachers spend quality instructional time with students.
“When teachers are fully present with students, it provides them with attention, care, and protection.
“This is one of the most effective ways to prevent bullying,” she explained.
She added that cross-ministerial efforts under the Unity Government would remain a priority to strengthen child protection and promote safer school environments.