The relentless nature of cyber bullying; Singapore schools told to remain vigilant in controlling rising issues

In July 2024, a survey found that 74 per cent of internet users face harmful content like cyber bullying or sexual content online, but only a quarter of them report it. - PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: TNP FILE via The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Schools are encouraged to keep up to date on cyber trends and issues, such as through resources provided by the Ministry of Education (MOE), said a lead school counsellor from the ministry’s guidance branch.

Students also play an active role in alerting teachers when there are new online trends and platforms that are concerning, said Jane Lim.