Malaysia launches Anti-Bullying Tribunal to enhance child protection
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Malaysia has launched an Anti-Bullying Tribunal to strengthen child protection.
- The tribunal aims to safeguard children from all forms of bullying and violence.
- The initiative follows extensive public consultations and engagement with stakeholders across the country.
Malaysia has officially launched the Anti-Bullying Tribunal, a significant step aimed at reinforcing the protection of children against all forms of bullying and violence. The establishment of this tribunal signifies the government's commitment to creating a safer environment for young people.
Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform), stated that the tribunal was established after a thorough engagement process. This process included 12 public dialogue sessions held nationwide, involving nearly 3,000 stakeholders and over 700 individuals.
The comprehensive consultations ensured that the tribunal's framework addresses the concerns and experiences of various parties, including children, parents, educators, and legal professionals. This collaborative approach is expected to make the tribunal an effective mechanism for addressing and preventing bullying incidents among children in Malaysia.
The Anti-Bullying Tribunal was launched today to strengthen child protection from any form of bullying and violence.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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