A total of 333 boarding schools under the Ministry of Education (MOE) will be equipped with closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems this year as part of efforts to strengthen student safety and address bullying incidents.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the installation is among the ministry’s measures to improve monitoring in boarding schools, particularly in areas considered vulnerable to bullying and other disciplinary problems.
The initiative forms part of the government’s broader approach to addressing bullying, which includes strengthening prevention, intervention and monitoring mechanisms rather than relying on a single solution. Schools are also expected to ensure that complaints and warning signs involving students receive appropriate attention.
Fadhlina stressed that creating a safe school environment requires cooperation between school administrators, teachers, parents and students. The ministry will continue reviewing existing measures and strengthening intervention where necessary to ensure students feel safe while at school.
The CCTV installation programme reflects MOE’s ongoing effort to improve supervision and provide additional safeguards at boarding schools, as authorities work to prevent bullying and respond more effectively when incidents occur.
