Pejuang leader moots white paper for bullying in schools
In calling for the document, which he dubbed 'Buli Musuh Negara' (bullies, the enemies of the nation), party spokesperson Rafique Rashid Ali stated that it should incorporate insights from parents, teachers, and parent-teacher association (PTA) committee members from educational institutions nationwide.
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