Government’s move to deploy police in schools seen as commitment to student safety - Segamat MP

SHAH ALAM - The government’s plan to station police officers in schools has been described as a strong message that educational institutions must remain safe and protected spaces for all students.

Segamat Member of Parliament (MP) R Yuneswaran, praised the initiative as a timely response to the rising number of violent incidents involving students.

He said the country had recently witnessed a troubling increase in immoral behaviour, including heartbreaking cases that led to the loss of lives.

A 14-year-old male student has been remanded for seven days by the Magistrate’s Court to assist in the investigation into the stabbing of a 16-year-old female student at a secondary school in Petaling Jaya. Bernama FILE PIX

“I am relieved that this issue was discussed in the Cabinet meeting and that the government wants the presence of police officers in schools to serve as a signal that educational institutions are safe places,” Yuneswaran said in a statement today.

He added that the government’s decision to carry out surprise inspections in schools was a wise move, as it could help curb the risk of students bringing weapons, drugs or other dangerous items.

Yuneswaran also voiced his support for the government’s broader efforts to regulate online platforms and hold social media companies accountable for the content they host.

“In addition, the proposal to introduce an electronic identity verification system (eKYC) to prevent individuals under 16 from being exposed to violent, pornographic and hateful content is an initiative that deserves support,” he added.