KUALA LUMPUR: Mas Gading Member of Parliament, Mordi Bimol, urged the Ministry of Education (MoE) to give priority to student safety by allocating more funds for the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in selected boarding schools.
While he admitted that the RM3 million allocation for the MoE as insufficient for CCTVs in boarding schools, he said priority should be given to aspects of student safety and well-being, which are fundamental to a conducive learning environment.
“At a time when the country faces school safety issues such as bullying, external intrusions, and parents’ worries for their children, CCTV installation should be prioritised.
“Many schools, including those in rural areas, lack a complete security system. Teachers cannot monitor every corner of the school at all times. CCTV can help reduce cases of bullying and gangsterism, prevent external intrusions, and provide evidence if unwanted incidents occur.
“An effective security system not only prevents undesirable incidents but also gives confidence to parents and teachers,” he said in his Facebook post.
He added that the federal government must reassess the priority of the allocation.
“Ensure transparency in contract awards – the public has the right to know who benefits from this badge project and implement a comprehensive school safety plan – CCTV, security fencing, patrols, and collaboration with the parent community.
“I will continue to press the government to address this issue openly in Parliament, because our children should not become victims of misplaced priorities,” he said.
