KUCHING, Oct. 19 -- The proposal to bring back the 'rotan' (caning) in schools has divided opinion among parents and educators.

Those supporting this believe that it can help restore discipline and respect among the students, but the critics argue that corporal punishment is outdated and may risk causing more harm than good.

For 45-year-old teacher and father of four, Thomas Majing Mujah, reinstating corporal punishment is necessary as he believes students today have lost respect for their teachers and school authority.

"It is important to remember that caning students is not about abuse, punishment or causing injury, but a process of instilling discipline, integrity and remorse in them so that they will not repeat their mistakes," he ...