PUTRAJAYA: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail will address some recent issues such as the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir and the attack on the son of former economy minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli when the Dewan Rakyat meeting resumes on Monday (Aug 18), says Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
The unity government spokesman said the instruction was given by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
"Since the case involving Rafizi's son is still under police investigation and the Selangor police chief has issued a statement, it is up to the Home Minister whether he wishes to address it in his statement on Monday," Fahmi told reporters after the 20th Civil Service Premier Assembly here on Friday (Aug 15).
He added that the Prime Minister had expressed a firm stance against bullying, following discussions in the Cabinet, including on the death of Zara Qairina in Sabah and the case involving a Palapes cadet.
"The Prime Minister made it clear this morning that bullying will not be allowed to persist.
"Among the measures being discussed by ministers is coordinated action as amendments to Section 507 of the Penal Code, which define bullying as a criminal offence, came into effect in July.
"We want to ensure implementation of the amended law is understood by all ministries, especially those managing educational institutions, including boarding schools," he said.
Fahmi also said that Anwar had commented on the conduct of certain individuals deemed inappropriate or disrespectful, adding that enforcement action would be taken against such behaviour.
