NST 10.01.2026 - STEPS TAKEN TO ADDRESS POOR CCTV MAINTENANCE

Aug 13, 2026

Malaysia’s Education Ministry is taking immediate action to improve school safety after an audit showed only 28.94% of schools have fully functioning CCTV systems. The Student and Hostel Safety Audit covered 850 schools, including day and boarding institutions. Authorities have been instructed to ensure CCTV systems are operational and supported with maintenance. Over 300 schools will receive new CCTV installations this year through quick-win initiatives.

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Key audit finding

Scope of the Student and Hostel Safety Audit

Ministry directives and quick-win initiatives

Ensuring operational CCTV systems

Installing CCTV in additional schools

Partnerships and related reforms

SEKTOR DOKUMENTASI PENDIDIKAN BPPDP, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia Aras SB-4, Blok E8, Kompleks E, Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan 62604 Putrajaya. Tel : 03-8884 6425 Faks : 03-8884 6284 TARIKH : 10 JANUARI 2026 (SABTU) / SERITA HARIAN O UTUSAN M'SIA O N. STRAITS TIME􀀝 THE STARC] SINAR HARIANC] ONLY 28.9,Pc FUNCTIONING Steps taken to address poor CCT􀀡 0 mai.nten_ance N.!'7 10///tJ.6 P{j..._r-. PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry is taking immediate steps to tackle school safety concerns after an audit found that only 28.94percent ot: schools have fully functioning close-circuit - television (CCTV) camera systems. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the finding was from a Student and Hostel Safety Audit by the Inspectorate last year, which involved 850 schools. She said the audit covered day schools and boarding schools. She said all education authorities had been instructed to ensure CCTV systems were operational and initiatives had been undertaken to resolve the matter. She said to bolster security, CCTV cameras would be installed in more than 300 schools this year as part of quick-win il'litiatives under the Malaysia Educa '_'If only 28 per cent (of CCTV systems) are functioning, it is our responsibility to resolve it. I want all state and district education offices and schools to ensure all CCTV cameras are working, with. proper maintenance to keep them functioning," she said after the Education Ministry's 2026 address yesterday. (!) Fadhlina said the ministry wel. corned ariy party willing to help equip schools with CCTV systems. "All our initiatives involve var: ious partners, including parent. teacher associations, the private sector and community groups. So, we should not be overly rigid at the ministry level. If people want to help, we should open the door and support them." On another. matter, Fadhlina saidthe directive requiring transfer students to submit health, mental health and disciplinary records ensured schools. could provide the support they needed. It is also part of the ministry's reforms to safeguard students'right to education, regardl􀂖ss of their disciplinary or mental health issues. "If there are concerns about stigma or safety, we ask parents to come forward and offer suggestions. This allows us to intervene immediately if anyone feels uncomfortable or ·at risk,''she said:,- . tion Blueprint 2026-2035 . "School safety is about the con. fidence parents and the commu; nity place in us (ministry) .

FAQs

What did the audit find about CCTV functioning in Malaysian schools?

The audit found that only 28.94% of schools have fully functioning CCTV camera systems.

Who conducted the audit and how many schools were involved?

The Inspectorate conducted the Student and Hostel Safety Audit, involving 850 schools.

What actions has the Education Ministry ordered to address poor CCTV maintenance?

Education authorities were instructed to ensure CCTV systems are operational, supported by proper maintenance, and more than 300 schools will receive CCTV installation this year.

Aug 13, 2026

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