BY IDA NADHIRAH
KUCHING: Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek says her department is dedicated to making sure all students are secure in schools.
The slogan “You touch, you go!” is used against sexual harassment in schools.
The government has initiated the “Safe School Programme” in an effort to prevent sexual harassment in schools.
Parents weighed in on efforts to check sexual harassment in school.
Alma Najlaa Kang, 33 (Company Executive)
Schools can take action by creating a session for awareness on sexual harassment to ensure children know what sexual harassment is and what they need to do. The school can provide a pathway or avenue for the child to report the matter transparently which means a teacher or counsellor can be used as a safety net to the child. The school should also conduct regular monitoring of all classes to ensure this issue does not occur under their supervision.
Nitihaiwrati Binti Abdul Razak, 58 (Aviation security assistant)
Protection in schools should be tightened against sexual harassment issues. Students learn about sexual harassment not only from school but from outside so it is important that families are informed about sexual harassment among students.
Abdullah Sani Bint Tany, 59 (Aviation security assistant)
The role of parents is very important to help schools deal with sexual harassment among students because it involves our own children and may have a lasting adverse effect on the victim.
Hasbi Haron, 56 (Malaysia Airlines staff)
Sexual harassment can occur and this is where parents play an important role in helping their child who is experiencing such situation. Awareness should not be left to one party alone. Parental involvement will encourage schools to enforce the rules.
