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The Star
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Need for clear legal definitions of bullying
KUALA LUMPUR: Having clear legal definitions of bullying would make it easier to teach children about the issue, says a child psychologist. Dr Noor Aishah Rosli, of the Gerakan Gubal Akta Anti-Buli (GAB) group, said an anti-bullying legislation would help teachers and parents explain to children exactly what constitutes bullying. 'A law has to explicitly define bullying. Is it pushing? Is it rough action towards victims? 'If the actions are clearly spelled out, psychologists can address the issue more effectively,' she said at a press conference in Setiawangsa yesterday. GAB, which has been advocating for a specific anti-bullying law since 2022, is proposing penalties such as community service, rehabilitation centre placement or class demotion paired with mandatory counselling. Noor Aishah said the root of the problem often starts at home, making early education vital. 'Parents and teachers, starting from preschool, are crucial in educating children on this,' she said. Lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla, also present at the press conference, said existing laws are limited and lack robustness. 'Bullying is widespread and not limited to schoolchildren. 'We are not dismissing current measures, but a separate, specific law is needed,' he said. GAB president and lawyer Wan Azliana Wan Adnan noted that the government had enacted the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act, questioning why a similar effort could not be made for bullying. 'We have submitted a memorandum and report on the issue to the relevant ministries, legal departments, as well as the Education Ministry and Higher Education Ministry,' she said. Wan Azliana also stressed that the proposed law differs from the recent Penal Code and Criminal Procedure Code amendments, which target physical and cyber bullying. 'There are existing laws with various sections related to bullying, but a specific anti-bullying law would clearly outline everything in one place and define what bullying is,' she said.
Free Malaysia Today
05-08-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Ismanira had no sinister intent towards Zayn, court told
The Petaling Jaya sessions court will decide on Oct 31 whether Ismanira Abdul Manaf is guilty of neglecting Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin in a manner likely to cause him physical harm. PETALING JAYA : Text messages Ismanira Abdul Manaf sent to her husband before and on the day their son Zayn Rayyan Abdul Matin went missing do not indicate any harmful intent towards the boy or herself, a child psychologist told the sessions court here today. Dr Noor Aishah Rosli, 49, said her evaluation of the couple's WhatsApp conversations indicated that Ismanira was merely venting her emotions to her husband, Zaim Ikhwan Zahari. Among the messages purportedly sent by Ismanira include 'stress nak mati' (I'm stressed to death), 'rasa macam nak bunuh diri' (I feel like killing myself), 'lantak la nak hidup ke mati' (I don't care whether I live or die), and 'budak ni elok je, takde la aku pukul dia' (this boy is fine, I didn't hit him). 'This is a wife pouring out her emotions to her husband. It's normal, especially from a mother caring for two children with autism. 'From a psychological point of view, we cannot conclude that she intended to commit a crime based on those words,' said the fifth and last defence witness. Noor Aishah added that it was not unusual for people to use such strong language when confiding in their partner, saying it did not mean they had harmful intentions. While Ismanira might have been emotionally exhausted when she spoke about taking her own life, Noor Aishah said it appeared to be merely an emotional outburst aimed at gaining Zaim's attention. When asked by Ismanira's lawyer Haresh Mahadevan whether Zayn walking a few steps behind his mother before he went missing could amount to neglect, Noor Aishah disagreed. 'Neglect must be assessed from the child's birth until the day of the incident. Everything prior to the incident appeared normal. 'It was only on that day that he happened to be walking behind her, and a few seconds later, he went missing. That alone cannot be defined as neglect,' she said. She added that no professional body in the world would consider a mother walking ahead of her child as an act of neglect. Ismanira and Zaim, both aged 30, were charged last year with neglecting Zayn in a manner likely to cause him physical harm. However, Zaim was acquitted after the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case against him. The alleged offence took place in PJU Damansara Damai between noon on Dec 5, 2023 – when Zayn was reported missing – and 9.55pm the next day, when his body was found in a stream near his home at Apartment Idaman, Damansara Damai. Deputy public prosecutors Raja Zaizul Faridah Raja Zaharudin, Aqharie Durranie Aziz and Nur Sabrina Zubairi are leading the prosecution. Judge Syahliza Warnoh fixed Oct 31 for a decision.
