KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today granted royal assent to the Anti-Bullying Act 2026 at Istana Bukit Tunku, here.
The Act was drafted and passed by Parliament on Dec 3, 2025, to establish a dedicated mechanism to address bullying cases involving all victims as defined and provided for under the legislation.
Under the Act, the Education Ministy, Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara), the Defence Ministry, the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry, and the Home Ministry are empowered to manage and regulate bullying cases in educational institutions or other institutions under their respective responsibilities and jurisdictions.
An Anti-Bullying Tribunal will also be established as a specialised quasi-judicial body to receive, hear and determine bullying complaints lodged by victims, as well as to grant appropriate compensation or issue relevant orders to ensure protection and justice for victims of bullying. - NST
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