Enact specific law to address bullying, say experts
By Nurqalby Mohd Reda KUALA LUMPUR: Bullying cases are still being reported regularly in schools despite the repeated calls to put an end to this unhealthy and dangerous culture. Last month, the police confirmed it is investigating an alleged bullying case involving a student at an elite boarding school in Kuala Kangsar, Perak, following a […]
MoE probing alleged bullying of disabled student
SHAH ALAM: The Ministry of Education (MoE) is conducting a thorough investigation into a complaint of a student with disabilities who was allegedly bullied by her teacher at school. Its Minister Fadhlina Sidek said all parties including the school involved have been identified and various quarters are roped in to ensure that the issue is […]
Cops haul up 4 students for bullying incident
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Police picked up four students who allegedly bullied another student behind a shop lot on Monday (June 19). The incident, which involved a group of students from a secondary school, had gone viral after a 47-second video clip was uploaded on social media. Kota Samarahan police chief DSP Brodie Brangka said they received […]
About time we exterminate bullies
What if the kid you bullied at school, grew up, and turned out to be the only surgeon who could save your life? – Lynette Mather, American author. Sarawak medical practitioners are quitting their professions. That statement in itself is shocking. There are many reasons for why this is appalling. One, at least for myself, […]
Bullying in public hospitals an open secret
By Sarah Hafizah Chandra & Alexandra Lorna BRIGHT young medical graduates are potential future specialists who can greatly contribute to the society. Hence the formation of the new ‘Healthcare Work Culture Improvement Task Force’ is opportune to address the bullying of housemen in public hospitals. Datuk Ibrahim Baki (GPS-Satok) pointed out that the bullying of […]
Bullying has no place in medical profession!
Bullying is for people who don’t have any confidence at all, so everyone who is being bullied, always remember that they are scared of you. You have something that they don’t and that’s what makes them bully you. Don’t let any words from bullies affect you because they are the ones who need some confidence, […]
Prevent bullying from the outset to avoid lasting impact on victims, say experts
BY BALKISH AWANG MALAYSIA has witnessed a number of bullying incidents over the years, with some of them resulting in the death of the victims who suffered much physical and mental anguish at the hands of their bullies. Among the cases that got Malaysians reeling in shock were those involving Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia navy […]
