Azalina - Govt Mulling Cyberbullying Tribunal - 2025年8月20日

Aug 13, 2026

The government is studying the establishment of a cyberbullying tribunal and an e-safety commissioner to address bullying among children in both schools and online. The initiative focuses on swift remedies for victims, rehabilitation for offenders, and stronger digital safety education rather than purely punitive approaches. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said highlights that the Child Act 2001 continues to apply, with protections such as confidentiality and fair treatment.

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Government study on cyberbullying measures

Tribunal and e-safety commissioner planning

Rehabilitation-focused approach for children

Legal framework updates and ongoing cases

SEKTOR DOKUMENTASI PENDIDIKANBPPDP,Kementerian Pendidikan MalaysiaAras SB-4,Blok E8,Kompleks E,Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan62604 Putrajaya.Tel :03-88846425Faks:03-88846284 TARIKH:20 OGOS 2025(RABU)UTUSAN M'SIAN.STRAITS TIME AZALINA:GOVT MULLINGCYBERBULLYING TRIBUNAL It can ensure swiftremedies for victimsand rehabilitationfor offenders,says law minister HAZWEEN HASSAN KUALA LUMPUR news@nst.com.my NS720·5·2025 PG·f THE government,throughthe Legal Affairs Divisionof the Prime Minister'sDepartment,is studyingthe establishment of a cyberbul-lying tribunal and the appoint-ment of an e-safety commission-er,particularly to address bully-ing among children. The initiative is aimed at pro-viding swift remedies for victims,rehabilitation for offenders andstronger digital safety education. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department(Law and InstitutionalReform)Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said says bullying,whether inschools or online,is never acceptable.BERNAMA PIC Minister in thePrime Minister'sDepartment (Law and Institu-tional Reform)Datuk SeriAzalinaOthman Said said this was part ofthe government's commitment tocurb bullying through the law. when the perpetrators and vic-tims of bullying are children.TheChild Act still applies.” Sexual Offences Against ChildrenAct,tabled the Child Witness(Amendment)Bill 2023 and ap-pointed Suhakam children's com-missioners. She said the cabinet would dis-cuss whether atribunal was need-ed and whether separate laws fo-cusing more on rehabilitationrather than punishment shouldbe introduced. Earlier at the Asean Law Forum2025,Azalina said the govern-ment might consider introducinga tribunal to handle bullying cas-es,making punishments more re-habilitative and less punitive forminors. "Bullying,whether in schoolsoronline,is never acceptable. “While five teenagers now facecharges,they remain children un-der the law and must be protectedunder the Child Act 2001,includ-ing confidentiality,legal repre-sentation and fair treatment,"shesaid yesterday. Five teenage girls are expectedto becharged at the Kota KinabaluJuvenile Court today in connec-tion with the bullying of the lateZaraQairina Mahathir,13. She referred to the Penal Code(Amendment)Act 2025,whichintroducedSections507B to507Gtargeting bullying in any form,including online acts. The case attracted widespreadattention due to questions overthe cause of her death and calls Azalina said to address bullying,the government introduced theOnline Safety Act 2025,amendedthe Penal Code,strengthened the “This is a concern especially for a thorough investigation.

FAQs

What is the government studying according to Azalina?

The government is studying establishing a cyberbullying tribunal and appointing an e-safety commissioner to tackle bullying among children.

What outcomes does the initiative prioritize for victims and offenders?

It aims to deliver swift remedies for victims and rehabilitation for offenders, alongside stronger digital safety education.

How does the Child Act 2001 apply to bullying cases involving children?

Per Azalina, perpetrators and victims who are children remain protected under the Child Act 2001, including confidentiality, legal representation, and fair treatment.

Aug 13, 2026

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