Kuala Lumpur, June 19, 2026 (AFP) - Malaysian parents welcome new anti-bullying law

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2026-06-19

Malaysian parents and education groups welcomed on Friday a new anti-bullying law and the launch of a dedicated tribunal, but urged caution over a clause that could hold parents responsible for their children's actions. The new law came into effect on Tuesday in an effort to tackle the problem that affected some 3,000 students in the Southeast Asian nation last year, according to government figures. "We welcome the Act because it places children'......

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