Malaysia enlists military veterans to boot bullies out of schools: ‘you touch, you go’
Malaysia's Ministry of Education has launched a pilot program that places retired military veterans in schools to intervene in bullying incidents. The scheme, called “You Touch, You Go,” authorises veterans to physically remove aggressors and report them to authorities. Officials say the measure will provide immediate protection for students, while critics warn it could militarise the education environment.
- ▪The Ministry of Education announced the deployment of former Malaysian Armed Forces personnel to selected primary and secondary schools as a pilot initiative.
- ▪Veterans participating in the program are given the authority to intervene physically when a student is being bullied and to document the incident for follow‑up action.
- ▪The programme is branded “You Touch, You Go,” reflecting a zero‑tolerance stance toward physical aggression in schools.
- ▪Opposition groups and some educators have expressed concerns that involving armed veterans may blur the line between education and security enforcement.
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