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The Star
a day ago
- Politics
- The Star
Strengthen existing laws to address bullying, says Nancy
PETALING JAYA: A review should be done to strengthen existing laws to address bullying, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri (pic). The Women, Family and Community Development Minister said that although the task of amending laws does not come under her purview, she is prepared to discuss the matter with the relevant agencies. 'There may not be a need to enact a new law. 'However, in light of recent bullying cases, it may give us new ideas to explore possible improvements to existing laws,' she told reporters after attending the Gempak Inspirasi @ Sepagi Bersama PPWS 2025 Programme yesterday. Nancy said the matter would be raised during the Cabinet meeting, Bernama reported. The minister was responding to calls from Gerakan Gubal Akta Anti Buli (GAB) for the government to introduce a specific law to comprehensively address bullying. On the need for a specific law, Nancy said that there is no need for a new law as bullying is already covered under the Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2025 and the Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Act 2025. Meanwhile, the Education Ministry announced the setting up of a committee to improve safety in all educational institutions. Dubbed the Safety and Education Institutional Reforms Committee, it held its first meeting on Friday and immediately outlined a clear direction and a comprehensive action plan to be implemented in stages with regard to the reforms. 'The committee was set up specifically to deal with issues that may arise while coming up with the appropriate resolution framework to ensure the safety and the well-being of students, teachers and those in the education community,' the ministry said in a statement on its Facebook account yesterday. The setting up of the committee follows the widely reported death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir. Zara Qairina's body was exhumed 23 days after burial to facilitate a renewed investigation. The committee comprises academicians, representatives from non-governmental organisations, experts, relevant agencies and the private sector. Meanwhile, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said that a whole of nation approach must be taken to put a stop to bullying. 'All Malaysians must unite and work together to address the issue.'
The Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Govt considers stronger laws to tackle bullying cases in Malaysia
KUCHING: The government is prepared to review existing laws to better address bullying cases, according to Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She clarified that while amending laws falls outside her ministry's jurisdiction, she is ready to engage with relevant authorities. 'There may not be a need to enact a new law, but recent bullying cases could inspire improvements to current legislation,' she told reporters after attending the Gempak Inspirasi @ Sepagi Bersama PPWS 2025 Programme. Nancy confirmed the issue will be raised in the upcoming Cabinet meeting. Her remarks follow calls from the Anti-Bullying Act Movement (GAB) for a dedicated law to comprehensively tackle bullying. GAB Secretariat chairman Wan Azliana Wan Adnan previously stated that drafting for the proposed act began in 2022 but has seen little progress. Nancy noted that existing laws, including the Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2025 and Criminal Procedure Code (Amendment) Act 2025, already cover bullying. Both Acts, passed in Parliament last December, aim to strengthen measures against bullying, including cyberbullying. - Bernama
Barnama
2 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Govt Prepared To Improve Existing Laws To Address Bullying
KUCHING, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- The government should consider reviewing the need to strengthen existing laws to address bullying, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She said that although amending laws is not under her ministry's jurisdiction, she is prepared to discuss the matter with the relevant authorities. 'There may not be a need to enact a new law. However, in light of recent bullying cases, it may give us new ideas to explore possible improvements to existing laws,' she told reporters after attending the Gempak Inspirasi @ Sepagi Bersama PPWS 2025 Programme here today.
