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Malaysian efforts to increase parental involvement in school

Overview

Malaysian officials have increasingly called for Parent-Teacher Associations (PIBG) to take a more active role in student welfare and safety.

In September, Sabah’s Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Datuk James Ratib, urged PIBG members to guide students toward safe internet use. He highlighted risks such as cyberbullying, online scams, and inappropriate content, stating that digital safety is a “shared responsibility between schools, parents, and PIBG members.”

By October, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expanded this call for parental engagement to address school bullying and student misconduct. Noting that many incidents occur outside school hours, Anwar suggested that the government could distribute certain types of aid through schools to encourage parents to visit premises and interact more frequently with teachers. He emphasized that combating physical, verbal, and cyberbullying requires both education and the cultivation of moral character.

Entities

Anwar Ibrahim · Dewan Rakyat · Parent-Teacher Association · Sabah International Convention Centre

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Anwar Ibrahim calls for stronger PIBG role to tackle school bullying

    Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged stronger involvement from parents and Parent-Teacher Associations (PIBG) to tackle school bullying and student misconduct, especially incidents occurring outside school hours.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Sabah officials urge PIBG to enhance student internet safety

    Sabah officials are urging Parent-Teacher Associations to actively guide students in safe internet use to mitigate risks like cyberbullying and online scams.

Sources

berita.rtm.gov.my · malaysiatribune.news · sabahnews.com.my · sayangsabah.com.my · utusan.com.my