PETALING JAYA: Psychological bullying in Mara Junior Science College (MRSM) institutions is now a key focus as the agency moves closer to its zero-bullying target, says Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.
The Mara chairman said various measures had been implemented to curb bullying, including placing former military personnel as full-time wardens in MRSM facilities.
"We are also working with researchers from Universiti Putra Malaysia to develop a formula for addressing psychological bullying," he said in a Facebook post on Tuesday (June 9).
He said the "You Touch, You Go" policy reflects a zero-compromise approach regardless of the offenders' background, including family status.
"I would also like to express my appreciation and congratulations to the management of Mara and MRSM for embracing the firm approach and principles adopted in handling bullying cases.
"You Touch, You Go demonstrates a zero-compromise stance on all forms of bullying.
"There is also no longer any tendency to sweep cases under the carpet. These factors have contributed to the sharp decline in bullying cases at MRSM," he added.
Mara has introduced a number of initiatives, the "You Touch, You Go" policy among them, to address bullying.
