BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: There has been a decrease in bullying cases among students in Brunei schools, with 447 cases recorded in 2024 compared to 734 cases in 2023, a government minister said on Thursday (March 6).
Romaizah Mohd. Salleh, the minister of Education, said at the Legislative Council that contributing factors include aggressive or violent behavior by parents at home, students witnessing family members being beaten or abused, a lack of discipline among students, the influence of peers and living environment, and students who feel they cannot be challenged.
The minister added that actions undertaken by her ministry include internal suspension for five to ten days, during which students carry out learning under supervision, undergo community activities and counseling sessions, and participate in a programme conducted by the National Service Programme at the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.
The local daily Borneo Bulletin reported that bullying cases went viral on social media in early 2025 and mid-2023. The Ministry of Education requested the public to refrain from spreading unsubstantiated information regarding the incidents and to avoid speculation that could disrupt the investigation. - Xinhua
