INTERACTIVE: Malaysian students among world's most bullied

By DIYANA PFORDTEN

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has one of the highest rates of bullying in schools, according to a global study.

Data from the 2023 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) shows that Malaysia ranked fourth out of 45 countries in bullying prevalence among eighth-grade (Form Two) students.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Related stories:
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Malaysia , bullying , schools , TIMSS 2023 , South Africa , emotional bullying , physical bullying , Penal Code (Amendment) Act 2025 , Anti-Bullying Act , student achievement

Next In Nation
Ewon no longer in federal Cabinet following DCM III appointment, says Fahmi
School bus seized for ferrying tourists in Cameron Highlands
Blind woman crawls through jungle for two days after daughter dies in hut
CONNECTING PEOPLE, POWERING SUSTAINABLE PROGRESS
Negri Sembilan to give RM1,000 each to cancer patients in 2026, says MB
Proposal for influencer, content creator code of ethics to be studied carefully, says Fahmi
Govt has resolved all financial obligations over 10 FGV with Terengganu, says Fahmi
Two who cheated air-crash death 48 years ago
Public reminded to prepare to face Northeast Monsoon
Anwar vows no protection for staff linked to corruption

Trending in News

Others Also Read

Load more

Copyright © 1995- Star Media Group Berhad [197101000523 (10894-D)]

Best viewed on Chrome browsers.