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Malaysia's education ministry has launched a nationwide Student Protection Policy affecting all 10,258 schools, responding to escalating reports of student injuries and fatalities. The framework aims to establish clearer protocols for student safety and teacher responsibilities.
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School leaders caution that Malaysia's Anti-Bullying Act 2026, while well-intentioned, risks transforming educational institutions into evidence-gathering centres rather than places of learning and character development.
A new tuition initiative backed by Tenaga Nasional Berhad is providing free exam preparation to 1,600 SPM students across Kuala Lumpur's secondary schools, focusing on core subjects to ease financial burden on families.
Perak has recorded its strongest SPM performance in 13 years with a State Average Grade of 4.49 in 2025, according to Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. The achievement reflects three consecutive years of improvement.
Selangor's education authority has committed to complete cooperation with police investigating an alleged bullying incident at a secondary school in Rawang, vowing zero tolerance for student misconduct.