KUCHING: Team Dynamic Kuching recently organised an Anti-Bullying Awareness Programme at SK Song Kheng Hai aiming to educate students on the importance of respect and responsible behaviour.
In collaboration with officers from the Padungan Police Station, the programme also introduces the Anti-Bullying Act that aims to protect victims, educate young people, and foster a culture of accountability and respect.
Kuching South City Councillor, Eric Tay Tze Kok, expressed his appreciation to the Padungan Police Station, Inspector Goh for their support and informative sharing, which helped students better understand appropriate behaviour, personal responsibility, and the legal consequences of harmful actions.
“With the Anti-Bullying Act 2026 now in force, it is important that awareness and education begin at an early age.
“Students should understand not only their rights, but also their responsibilities towards their fellow classmates and the community,” he said.
Tay noted that every child deserves to attend school feeling safe, respected, and valued, but added that bullying remains a concern that can negatively affect a child’s confidence, emotional well-being, and overall development.
“Bullying is not always physical. Hurtful remarks, deliberate exclusion, intimidation, and cyberbullying can be equally damaging.
“What may seem like a joke to one person can leave lasting emotional scars on another,” he said.
He said programmes such as this play an important role in promoting empathy, kindness, and mutual respect, and stressed that addressing bullying requires the collective efforts of schools, parents, law enforcement agencies, and the wider community.
“Laws can help deter bullying, but genuine change comes from understanding, compassion, and positive values.
“Parents, teachers, and community leaders all have a role to play in guiding young people and creating an environment where everyone feels safe and respected.
“We want every child to know that they are not alone and that there are people and institutions ready to support them,” he said.
He also encouraged parents to communicate regularly with their children, understand their experiences in school and online, and provide guidance when necessary, adding that he hoped more awareness programmes of this nature would be conducted in schools
“Together, we can create a safer, friendlier, and more caring environment where every child can learn, grow, and thrive with confidence.”
