Anwar directs Education Ministry to act firmly on school bullying

KOTA BHARU, Oct 31 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Ministry of Education (MOE) to take firm action against bullying in schools amid growing concerns over children’s safety and well-being.

He said cases involving children, including suicide, abuse and bullying, highlighted the need to strengthen character development and moral values from an early age.

Anwar said academic excellence alone was insufficient, stressing that education must also instil good manners, respect and a sense of responsibility among students.

“Bullying and humiliating others show that there are still shortcomings in instilling values and proper conduct in our education system.

“The Education Ministry has been directed to be firm and take decisive action. Teachers and educators must also help look after our children,” he said at the launch of the Kelantan Entrepreneur Revival Scheme here today.

Anwar also stressed the importance of religious education, including understanding and practising the teachings of the Quran, performing prayers and respecting parents, teachers and peers.

He said addressing social problems such as drug abuse and crime required a comprehensive approach to ensure young people grew up in a healthy environment. — Bernama

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哥打巴鲁，10月31日讯——鉴于人们对儿童安全和福祉的日益关注，首相拿督斯里安华·易卜拉欣已指示教育部对校园欺凌行为采取坚决行动。

他表示，涉及儿童的案件，包括自杀、虐待和欺凌，凸显了从小加强品格培养和道德价值观的必要性。

安华表示，仅仅拥有优异的学业成绩是不够的，他强调教育还必须培养学生的良好礼仪、尊重他人和责任感。

“欺凌和羞辱他人表明，我们的教育体系在灌输价值观和正确行为规范方面仍然存在不足。

“教育部已被指示要立场坚定，采取果断行动。教师和教育工作者也必须帮助照顾我们的孩子，”他今天在吉兰丹州企业家复兴计划启动仪式上说。

安华还强调了宗教教育的重要性，包括理解和实践《古兰经》的教义、进行祈祷以及尊重父母、老师和同伴。

他表示，解决吸毒和犯罪等社会问题需要采取综合措施，以确保青少年在健康的环境中成长。——马新社

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