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 […]
Eight teens summoned in viral bullying case
MIRI: Eight teenagers, aged from 13 to 17, have been summoned to the Central Police Station (CPS) here to give statements about a bullying incident that was captured on video and has since gone viral. The 19-second video has prompted the police to launch an investigation into the matter. Miri OCPD, ACP Alexson Naga Chabu, […]
Cops on the hunt for road bully
KUCHING: Police are looking for a road bully who rode his motorcycle recklessly and provoked road users on Saturday (Feb 25). The incident, believed to have taken place along Jalan Tabuan Tranquility, went viral after a 2.59-minute video clip was uploaded to Facebook. The clip shows a man riding his motorcycle with a registration plate […]
British Cabinet minister Gavin Williamson resigns amid bullying charges
LONDON: British Cabinet minister and former Defence secretary Gavin Williamson resigned Tuesday amid allegations he bullied his government colleagues, allegedly telling one ‘to slit your throat’. Williamson submitted a resignation letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak saying he had decided to step back from government while investigators probed the complaints against him, United Press International […]
Empower schools to tackle bullying: Dr Yii
KUCHING: More has to be done to tackle bullying cases in schools, said Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii. He stressed that schools need to be empowered to overcome such incidents be it physical or even cyberbullying among students. He pointed out that the Education Ministry (MoE) has to play a significant role in empowering […]
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, […]
Housemen bullying due to absence of stringent SOPs
KUALA LUMPUR: The death of a medical houseman at the Penang General Hospital last month, has triggered widespread concerns over the toxic work culture and alleged bullying at public hospitals, prompting a probe by the Health Ministry. The 25-year-old doctor died after falling from his apartment complex in Penang on April 17, merely three weeks […]
Ensuring the Safety of our Young Doctors: A Time for Action
By Associate Professor Dr Ganesh Ramachandran,Head of the School of Medicine, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences, Taylor’s University THE ISSUE of safety of young doctors in Malaysia has reared its head every so often in Malaysia. This has recently resurfaced with an incident involving the unfortunate death of a house officer and the subsequent […]
