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Johor government pledges support for enhanced school security measures
Following the Yong Peng incident, Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi has committed the state government to backing initiatives aimed at strengthening safety at educational institutions. The pledge includes support for installing surveillance systems in vulnerable areas.
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The Johor state government is prepared to assist in upgrading security infrastructure at schools across the state, the Menteri Besar announced in the wake of recent security concerns in the district of Yong Peng.
Onn Hafiz Ghazi expressed the state administration's full backing for the education ministry's safety enhancement programme, signalling coordinated action between federal and state authorities on the matter.
Among the priority measures under consideration is the installation of closed-circuit television cameras in strategic locations within school compounds. The move is intended to strengthen monitoring capabilities and create a safer environment for students and staff.
The announcement reflects growing focus on school security across Malaysia's educational institutions, with authorities at both state and federal levels working to implement comprehensive protective measures. Officials have indicated that further details on the implementation timeline and scope of the upgrades would be announced in due course.