Bullying in boarding schools: The psychological aspect

Kahar: Kapla High Council is a 2024 movie that is a prequel to the 2023 Projek: High Council TV series, which are both inspired by true events of bullying and gangsterism in a local boarding school. — Handout

For decades, boarding schools in Malaysia have been regarded as elite institutions that symbolise academic excellence, social mobility and national aspiration.

Parents, particularly from rural or lower-income backgrounds, often saw them as a gateway for their children to access quality education, structured discipline and the social networks that could shape future leaders.