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Petaling Jaya Educators Demand Action Against School Bullying

8/4/2025

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Educators in Petaling Jaya are taking a stand against bullying, declaring it a crime rather than a rite of passage. The alarming case of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir has sparked outrage, revealing a troubling trend where school authorities overlook bullying, dismissing it as mere peer interaction. It's time for change.

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Educators in Petaling Jaya are taking a stand against bullying, declaring it a crime rather than a rite of passage. The alarming case of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir has sparked outrage, revealing a troubling trend where school authorities overlook bullying, dismissing it as mere peer interaction. It's time for change.