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A rare school shooting in Tacloban City by two teenage boys—one only 14—has ignited fierce debate in the Philippines over lowering the minimum age of criminal responsibility, with victims' families demanding both suspects face full charges.
The mother of Zara Qairinah Mahathir has expressed deep regret in coroner's court regarding her decision to enrol her daughter at SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha, raising fresh questions about school safety.
Malaysia's Education Ministry will partner with SUHAKAM to launch advocacy campaigns on child protection legislation across schools, addressing bullying and sexual harassment concerns.
A 13-year-old student is fighting for life in hospital after an alleged fall from a secondary school building in Ipoh. Police are investigating the incident while urging the public to avoid speculation.
Malaysia's Education Minister has instructed schools to act without delay when students display signs of mental health problems, emphasizing the need for swift counsellor intervention and parental support.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has initiated a formal investigation into a shooting incident at a school in Tacloban that resulted in three deaths and five injuries, signalling heightened scrutiny of gun violence in the island nation.
Two teenage students opened fire at a high school in Tacloban City, Philippines on Monday, killing three classmates and injuring seven others. The 14 and 15-year-old suspects claimed they were victims of bullying. Both are now in custody.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has conveyed his sympathies to the family of a Form Four female student who died at a Seremban secondary school. Authorities have ruled out bullying as a contributing factor.