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Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Sport
- Malay Mail
Hannah Yeoh proposes combat sports to curb school bullying, says suspensions alone not enough
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — 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
The Sun
3 days ago
- 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
The Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Hannah Yeoh suggests combat sports to tackle school bullying in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh has called for a special dialogue involving her ministry, the Ministry of Education (MOE), and the National Combat Sports Federation to address bullying in schools. She emphasized that punitive measures like suspension alone are ineffective and suggested structured activities such as combat sports to guide students positively. '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,' she said during the 2025 National Combat Sports Championship. Hannah highlighted that combat sports, governed by strict rules, teach discipline and emotional control. She stressed that bullying and violence among students are unacceptable and require intervention beyond punishment. The championship, held from July 24 to 27, featured over 2,000 athletes competing in silat, wushu, karate-do, muay thai, and wrestling. She added that sports serve as a platform for students to discover their potential. '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 early guidance through sports can shape students into valuable contributors to national development. - Bernama
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Malay Mail
Sabah school dorm tragedy: MoE reassures public of transparent, impartial investigation
PUTRAJAYA, July 27 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) has assured that the investigation into the death of Form One student, Zara Qairina Mahathir, is being conducted in a transparent and impartial manner. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said all parties must allow the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to carry out a thorough and detailed investigation into the case. 'We now fully hand over the matter to PDRM and give our full commitment to ensure that the investigation is conducted fairly,' she told reporters after attending the 2025 Prime Minister's Cup Debate Finals here on Saturday. She added that upon completion of the investigation, the MOE would take follow-up action in accordance with existing laws. 'We never take any case lightly, especially those involving the welfare and well-being of our students and staff. In this case, I urge everyone to allow space for a transparent and open investigation,' she said. Fadhlina added that several crisis intervention measures are currently being implemented, including psychological and emotional support for school staff and the victim's family. 'This situation also affects the overall well-being of the school community. We are receiving full assistance from our counterparts at the Ministry of Health, who are focusing on the psycho-emotional support for both the family and the school staff,' she said. Zara Qairina, 13, was reported to have died after allegedly falling from the third floor of her school dormitory in Papar, Sabah, in the early hours of July 17. Meanwhile, the Sabah Education Department has set up a special task force to provide assistance to staff and students at the school where Zara Qairina died last week. In a statement, the department said the task force was formed to implement crisis and trauma intervention measures, including support for pupils, teachers, and school staff affected by the incident. The department also stressed that its immediate priority is to safeguard the well-being of Zara Qairina's family. 'The department has provided immediate assistance. We have also organised several outreach visits to engage with the family and share updates on the case. 'Psychosocial support services have also been made available. The department added that it is extending full cooperation to the police in their investigation into the case. 'This is crucial to ensure a smooth investigation process and that justice is served,' it said. — The Borneo Post
Barnama
3 days ago
- 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.
