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Guan Eng backs caning, school CCTV to tackle discipline issues
Malaysia's Education Minister has thrown his support behind corporal punishment and enhanced surveillance measures to address discipline and safety concerns in schools. The proposal emerged amid broader parliamentary discussions on education quality and skills training.
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Education Minister Guan Eng has advocated for the reinstatement of caning in schools alongside the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems as part of a comprehensive approach to managing student discipline and enhancing campus security.
The minister's position was articulated during parliamentary debates in the Dewan Rakyat, where the topic of school discipline has become increasingly prominent among lawmakers concerned about rising behavioural issues among students.
According to Guan Eng, the combined approach of corporal punishment and surveillance infrastructure would create a more orderly school environment while providing documentation of incidents that could inform intervention strategies.
The proposal has sparked discussions among several Members of Parliament, who have raised concerns extending beyond discipline. Lawmakers have highlighted the need for improvements in teaching quality and the expansion of skills training programmes to better prepare students for the job market.
The education sector continues to grapple with multiple challenges, with policymakers balancing traditional disciplinary methods against modern pedagogical approaches and technological solutions to create safer, more effective learning environments.