New guidelines to stem cyberbullying

Taking action: Bullying in schools is a social ill that’s being tackled by the authorities who are now also coming down hard on cyberbullying. A file picture of a video grab of a bullying incident that went viral on social media.

SEREMBAN: Students who spread rumours and lies about their schoolmates, or share embarrassing photographs of others, will be hauled up and disciplined for cyberbullying under new Education Ministry guidelines on social media etiquette.

Mocking and name-calling are also considered cyberbullying under the regulations, which extend to cyberharassment and cyberstalking, and cover teachers as well.