KUALA LUMPUR: Concerns over nihilistic violent extremism (NVE) among schoolchildren require joint action by the government, schools and parents, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

NVE refers to an emerging form of extremism involving violence without a clear political, religious or conventional ideological agenda.

Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin (PN-Masjid Tanah) said the ideology was believed to have spread among pupils, raising concerns that they could be drawn into violence.

"This ideology is believed to have spread among pupils, and this is deeply worrying. It has become a frightening crisis," she said when debating the 2027 Budget.