Kuala Lampur, Oct. 14 -- The Malaysian Paediatric Association (MPA) is disturbed by the recent wave of horrific events, including the alleged gang rape involving students at a school in Alor Gajah, Melaka, and the heartbreaking murder of a female student within the grounds of a school in Bandar Utama.

These acts of violence, unfolding within spaces meant for learning, growth, and safety, represent an intolerable breach of the trust that society and our education system owe every child. The tragedies, though different in nature, share the same painful thread, a culture of bullying and violence that has taken root and is spreading unchecked across our schools. Violence in schools is a national public health emergency.

As paediatricians, w...