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True safety lies not in locking down schools.

Pandan MP says it's a societal issue that cannot be solved by focusing on one aspect.

UPDATED 5.32PM | One of three immediate measures cabinet proposed to tackle bullying, violence in schools - PM.

UPDATED 4.31PM | Fahmi says cabinet discussed issue considering 'omnipresent' nature of police force.

PKR lawmaker cautions govt against hastily unveiling new plans or catchy slogans.

Kedah Education Department seems to have acted prematurely to appease public outrage, says Charles.

Education Ministry calls it a strategic shift to strengthen character development.

‘All options should be looked into to solve the problem.’

UPDATED 4.06PM | Urgent and drastic action needed to ensure students' safety, they say.

UPDATED 4.35PM | PARLIAMENT | Bagan MP believes M'sians will agree with the move.

Society as a whole has forgotten how to listen.

UPDATED 12.25PM | Identifying indicators that a student needs support - Fadhlina.

Protections must coexist with victim safety and recovery, they say.

UPDATED 11.55AM | PARLIAMENT | Minister clarifies Azam meant to say some cases were not given due attention.

Ong says school violence is rarely spontaneous, often resulting from unaddressed issues.

This comes after education DG admits there are cover-ups in school cases.

He urges a whole-of govt approach to address violence in schools.

It's not born in the classroom; it's brought into it.

Her Majesty views the recent gang rape of a student with great concern.

Education Ministry coordinating transfer to ensure teaching, learning continue without disruption.

Minister says this is to ensure fair and transparent implementation.

PARLIAMENT | Saifuddin also proposes scrapping national service in favour of co-curricular activities.

Azam says it is his responsibility to reveal them, prevent recurrence.

PARLIAMENT | Current system produced a 'fragile generation', Doris says.