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‘Appoint ex-army, cops as school wardens' call

Published on: Sunday, July 27, 2025 Published on: Sun, Jul 27, 2025 By: Lagatha Toyos Text Size: Aldam added that their mental and physical resilience, along with their ability to work under pressure and during odd hours, further strengthens their suitability for the role. SEMPORNA: Healthy and able-bodied retired police and army personnel should be appointed as hostel wardens in schools nationwide in a bid to curb bullying incidents. Exco of Muafakat Mara Malaysia (Borneo Affairs), Aldam Abdullah, said the suggestion is timely, as former security forces personnel are known for their discipline, leadership, and experience in safety protocols and emergency response. 'Their training and background in managing security and crime prevention make them ideal candidates to monitor students in hostels and help prevent bullying cases,' he said. He added that their mental and physical resilience, along with their ability to work under pressure and during odd hours, further strengthens their suitability for the role. Subscribe or LOG IN to access this article. Support Independant Journalism Subscribe to Daily Express Malaysia Access to DE E-Paper Access to DE E-Paper Exclusive News Exclusive News Invites to special events Invites to special events Giveaways & Rewards 1-Year Most Popular (Income Tax Deductible) Explore Plans Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia