Malaysia Mulls Banning Smartphones for Under-16s to Address School Safety Concerns

Malaysia mulls banning smartphones for under-16s to address school safety concerns

PM Anwar Ibrahim's announcement on Friday follows a string of major crimes reported in Malaysia’s schools, including the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Yap Shing Xuen at a Selangor school on Tuesday.

Malaysia govt proposes banning smartphones for under-16s to tackle school violence

Malaysian PM Anwar said other recommendations include the development of ethical educational content. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Govt proposes banning smartphones for under-16s to tackle school violence

PUTRAJAYA: Several measures were proposed during a Cabinet meeting discussing the increase in violence at national schools, among them banning the use of smartphones for those under 16 years old, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Govt Proposes Smartphone Ban For Students Under 16

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has revealed that the government is considering a ban on smartphone use for students under the age of 16. The potential move is said to be part of efforts to address the recent increase in violent incidents at national schools. Anwar said the proposal was discussed during a Cabinet meeting today on 17 October. “We find that the influence of social media, and also online games, leads to worrying behaviours,…

Gov’t mulls banning smartphones for students under 16 amid rising school violence

By DayakDaily Team KUCHING, Oct 17: The Cabinet has proposed three key measures to enhance safety in schools, including a ban on smartphone use among students aged 16 and below. In a Bernama news, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the proposal aims to tackle disciplinary problems, the negative influence of social media, and excessive online gaming, all of which have been linked to bullying and other forms of misconduct in schools. “Th…