38 cases of bullying in schools in just 4 months

KUALA LUMPUR - The police received 38 cases of bullying in schools nationwide since January, said Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Datuk Seri Abd Jalil Hassan.

He said 8 cases were in Pahang, 7 cases in Terengganu, while Melaka, Kelantan and Negeri Sembilan recorded 4 cases each.

"The rest are Selangor (3), Johor (2), Kedah (2), Kuala Lumpur (2) and Perlis recorded 2 cases," he told Sinar Harian on Monday.

Jalil advised parents to be attentive over bullying cases as well as monitoring the school.

He added the police will further increase involvement with School Liaison Officers (PPS) to ensure no gangs are created to recruit new members among students.

"Finally, the police welcome any information that can be shared to make school a safe place for students to study," he said.

Bukit Aman Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department (JPJKK) director Datuk Aidi Ismail said bullying incidents in schools are often heard with victims suffering injuries.

It has been previously reported that the police received three reports related to the incident of a Form 2 student at a boarding religious secondary school (SMA) in Nilai who was believed to have been harmed by a senior student.

Following that, the Education Ministry had said it will not compromise with any school administration or management to cover up bullying incidents.

Education Senior Minister Datuk Dr Mohd Radzi Md Jidin had said schools were encouraged to be transparent in reporting information or incidents related to bullying to help solve the problem as it involves the safety of students.