Advocacy Programmes on Child Act and Anti-Bullying to Be Implemented in Education Sector

Kuala lumpur: Advocacy programmes on the Child Act 2001, the Anti-Bullying Act 2026, and the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 will be rolled out across the education sector. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek announced the initiative following a meeting with a delegation from the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia (SUHAKAM), led by Children's Commissioner Dr. Farah Nini Dusuki and Dr. Mohd Al Adib Samuri.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the meeting also addressed current issues such as bullying and sexual harassment, discussing measures to tackle these challenges. Fadhlina Sidek emphasized the importance of collaboration between the Education Ministry and SUHAKAM in raising awareness and ensuring a safe learning environment for children.

Fadhlina affirmed that the rights and welfare of children remain a priority, stating that there will be no compromise in efforts to protect them. The initiative aims to strengthen advocacy and create a holistic approach to safeguarding children within educational settings.