Kuala Lampur, Oct. 21 -- School violence in Malaysia is showing worrying signs of escalation, raising serious concerns among policymakers, parents, and educators about the emotional well-being and safety of our children.

From verbal abuse and bullying to physical assault and cyberbullying, this issue is rapidly becoming a pressing social problem that demands our immediate collective attention.

School violence, defined as violent acts occurring in the school setting - whether on school property, during the commute, or at a school-sponsored event - disrupts learning and negatively affects students, the broader community, and our educational institutions.

Examples of this violence include fighting, bullying, gang violence, cyberbullying, ...