Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said academic excellence alone is insufficient, and pupils must also be instilled with good manners, respect and a sense of responsibility.KOTA BHARU: Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has directed the education ministry to take firm action against bullying in schools amid growing concerns over the safety and well-being of schoolchildren.
He said cases involving children, including suicide, abuse and bullying, highlighted the need to strengthen character development and moral values from an early age. Academic excellence alone is insufficient, and pupils must also be instilled with good manners, respect and a sense of responsibility.
"Bullying and humiliating others show that there are still shortcomings in instilling values and proper conduct in our education system," he said.
