Harm from bullying is not always visible 


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IN light of recent developments and growing concerns about bullying in Malaysia, we must learn to recognise the signs of harm that are not immediately visible.

Bullying is often associated with physical violence, yet some of its most damaging forms leave no marks on the body. Non-physical bullying, often referred to as silent bullying, can be equally cruel and destructive.

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