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The Star
27-07-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Combat sports a solution to bullying cases in schools?
PETALING JAYA: Could combat sports be a solution to bullying cases in schools? Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has suggested that a special discussion be held among her ministry, the Education Ministry and the National Combat Sports Federation to find a solution to bullying cases in schools. Hannah stressed that relying solely on punishments such as suspensions isn't enough, and instead, students involved in such issues should be guided and provided constructive outlets like structured combat sports to redirect their energy into something positive. "With bullying cases on the rise, maybe these kids don't have the right platform, training and guidance for them to overcome their stress. We aren't sure of the factors that cause them to bully in school," said Hannah after the 2025 National Combat Sports Championship on Saturday (July 26). "We need to have a discussion to explore better ways to handle school bullying, especially in cases where the Education Ministry impose disciplinary actions like suspensions. "These children should not be given up on. We can guide them and channel their energy into combat sports where there are rules and techniques that can instil discipline in them." The championship, which saw over 2,000 athletes from all over the country compete in silat, wushu, karate, muay thai, and wrestling, showed the rise in interest in combat sports. Hannah added that combat sports athletes have performed well in regional and continental tournaments, further indicating that the country possesses the talent that can go far. "These are our future assets; if we push them aside without proper guidance, the bullying cases will repeat," she said. She also said that sports serve as an important platform to help students discover their strengths, especially those who are still exploring their abilities and interests. "It's important that children watch sports. From there, it can spark their interest. "If they don't give it a try, they will never know what they're capable of," she said.
The Sun
27-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Hannah Yeoh proposes dialogue to tackle school bullying
YOUTH and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has proposed that a special dialogue be held between her ministry, the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the National Combat Sports Federation to find a solution to the issue of bullying among school students. She said a punitive approach, such as suspension alone, is insufficient. Instead, students involved should be given proper guidance and opportunities to channel their energy positively through structured activities, such as combat sports. 'I want us to hold a dialogue with the MOE and the combat sports association to explore how we can better address school bullying cases, especially those where the MOE takes disciplinary action, such as suspension. 'We must not give up on these children. We can guide them and help channel their energy into sports. Combat sports are governed by rules, and through them, students can learn discipline. 'Bullying and acts of violence against fellow students are unacceptable, and we must help them understand that,' she told reporters during the 2025 National Combat Sports Championship. The championship, which began last Thursday (July 24) and concluded today, brought together more than 2,000 athletes from all over the country who competed in the five main disciplines of combat sports, namely silat, wushu, karate-do, muay thai and wrestling. Hannah said combat sports not only build physical strength but also form discipline among young people to train them to control their emotions and actions. She expressed confidence that sports serve as a powerful platform to help students discover their potential, especially those who are still exploring their interests and talents. 'By watching sporting events, a sense of curiosity and interest is sparked. That desire to try is crucial—if they don't try, they'll never know whether they have talent,' she said. Hannah believes that with the right guidance starting from school, every student has the potential to shape a successful future and ultimately become a valuable asset to the nation's development - BERNAMA
Barnama
27-07-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Hannah Proposes Using Combat Sports To Address Bullying In Schools
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) — Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has proposed that a special dialogue be held between her ministry, the Ministry of Education (MOE) and the National Combat Sports Federation to find a solution to the issue of bullying among school students. She said a punitive approach, such as suspension alone, is insufficient. Instead, students involved should be given proper guidance and opportunities to channel their energy positively through structured activities, such as combat sports. 'I want us to hold a dialogue with the MOE and the combat sports association to explore how we can better address school bullying cases, especially those where the MOE takes disciplinary action, such as suspension. bootstrap slideshow 'We must not give up on these children. We can guide them and help channel their energy into sports. Combat sports are governed by rules, and through them, students can learn discipline. 'Bullying and acts of violence against fellow students are unacceptable, and we must help them understand that,' she told reporters during the 2025 National Combat Sports Championship. The championship, which began last Thursday (July 24) and concluded today, brought together more than 2,000 athletes from all over the country who competed in the five main disciplines of combat sports, namely silat, wushu, karate-do, muay thai and wrestling. Hannah said combat sports not only build physical strength but also form discipline among young people to train them to control their emotions and actions. She expressed confidence that sports serve as a powerful platform to help students discover their potential, especially those who are still exploring their interests and talents. 'By watching sporting events, a sense of curiosity and interest is sparked. That desire to try is crucial—if they don't try, they'll never know whether they have talent,' she said.
