Public universities logged 31 bullying cases from 2014 to 2025, Zambry tells Dewan Rakyat

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Thirty-one bullying cases were reported at Malaysian public universities between 2014 and 2025, according to Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir. These cases involved both physical and cyberbullying. The ministry is addressing the issue through various measures, including a zero-tolerance policy, a reporting mechanism, improved campus security, and awareness programs. The minister also addressed the ongoing investigation into the death of a UTM PALAPES cadet, confirming a request to reopen the investigation and the formation of a special committee involving multiple ministries.