Agong signs Anti-Bullying Act 2026

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar has given royal assent to the Anti-Bullying Act 2026 at Istana Bukit Tunku today.

This was stated in a post on the Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar Facebook page.

The Act, which passed by Parliament on Dec 3 last year, is aimed at establishing a specific mechanism to address bullying cases involving all victims as defined and provided for under the law.

Under this Act, the education minister, Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara), defence minister, the women, family and community development minister, as well as the home minister are empowered to manage and regulate bullying cases in educational institutions or other institutions under their respective responsibilities and jurisdictions.

The post also stated that an Anti-Bullying Tribunal will be established as a dedicated quasi-judicial body to receive, hear and determine bullying complaints lodged by victims.

The tribunal will also be empowered to award appropriate compensation or issue suitable orders for the purpose of protection and justice for victims of bullying.

- Bernama

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