# Malaysian efforts to increase parental involvement in school > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/malaysian-efforts-to-increase-parental-involvement-in-school > Updated: 2026-10-06T03:45:48.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. 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. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-06: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anwar-ibrahim-calls-for-stronger-pibg-role-to-tackle-school-bullying ### 2026-09-12: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sabah-officials-urge-pibg-to-enhance-student-internet-safety --- Cite as: Malaysian efforts to increase parental involvement in school. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/malaysian-efforts-to-increase-parental-involvement-in-school