Kuala Lampur, Oct. 15 -- School violence in Malaysia has evolved from what was once seen as isolated acts of bullying into more severe forms of aggression, including sexual assault and even murder.

Recent incidents have shattered the illusion that educational institutions are safe spaces for children and adolescents.

They reveal a continuum of violence rooted in systemic neglect, weak institutional safeguards, and a culture of silence that allows harm to escalate unchecked.

The tragic murder of a 16-year-old student in Selangor by a 14-year-old schoolmate in October 2025, the gang rape of a female student in Melaka where videos of the assault were circulated online, and the alleged bullying-related death of 13-year-old student in Sabah...