Bullying

Commentary

Breaking the cycle of school bullying with kindness sounds simple – but is easier said than done

Schools are often the first places children learn to navigate interpersonal situations with peers, but home is where they first observe how adults respond to tension, disagreement and hurt.

New anti-bullying measures in schools a good start, but parents say they must go beyond ‘quick fixes’

New anti-bullying measures were announced by the Ministry of Education on April 15.

Schools to get funding for more manpower to tackle bullying

Minister for Education, Mr Desmond Lee, engaging with students as they take part in activities which encourage innovation and problem-solving at the Tinkering Space, at Teck Ghee Primary School, on April 15, 2026.

With Minister Lee is Ms Rezia Rahumathullah, Principal of Teck Ghee Primary School (left).

Caning, suspension among standard disciplinary measures in all schools by 2027 to combat bullying: MOE

By 2027, a new online reporting channel will be launched to allow students to report bullying and hurtful behavior directly, with more details to follow.

‘Afraid of weighing scale’: Olympic diver’s tearful interview spotlights cyberbullying in China

Chinese diver Quan Hongchan during a broadcast interview on March 30, in which she spoke about her struggles with her weight.

S. Korean students avoiding school-related group chats over cyberbullying concerns

Students in South Korea are increasingly being warned that staying silent in group chats could expose them to school violence accusations.

MOE to share recommendations from its review on bullying in schools in Q2 2026

Education Minister Desmond Lee gave an update on MOE's review on bullying in an interview with the media on Jan 26.

10 convicted of cyberbullying France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron

Ten people were found guilty of making malicious comments about Mrs Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality.

10 state-run universities in South Korea reject 162 applicants over school bullying records

Posed photo of a school boy lifting a chair and trying to hit another boy. It is to illustrate an article on school bullying.

2026 outlook: What’s next for education and the top stories of 2025

Generic photo of Punggol View Primary School students with school bags waiting for a public bus on January 4, 2022

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