SEBERANG PERAI, Jan. 13 -- The Education Ministry will ensure that all parties sign the Student Protection Policy by next week.

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said this is only the first week of the new school year so they will allow some leeway.

"We will ask parents and all relevant parties, stakeholders, to sign the student protection policy as soon as possible," she said in a press conference after a mock cheque presentation of the early schooling aid to the state education department at SMK Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah.

"So by next week, we will make sure all involved sign the policy as this not only protect students in terms of bullying but also in terms of sexual harassment, any assault or issues related to mental health, all of the...