Anti-bullying tribunal receives 55 complaints, five cases decided through awards

Anti-Bullying Tribunal receives 55 complaints, with five cases decided as authorities stress victim recovery and behavioural correction

KUALA LUMPUR: The Anti-Bullying Tribunal (TAB) has received 55 complaints, with five cases decided through awards as of yesterday, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

She said the awards included apologies to victims, participation in a counselling programme and RM2,000 in compensation in one case.

“This reflects TAB’s approach, which is not solely focused on punishment, but also emphasises victim recovery and correcting the perpetrator’s behaviour,” she said in a statement today.

Azalina said that, beyond the legal framework, efforts to address bullying also depended on society’s willingness to speak up and take action.

She said victims should come forward to seek help, while those who witness bullying should also have the courage to speak up, as bullying is not a joke and must not be normalised under any circumstances.

Meanwhile, she said that, in line with the MADANI Government’s commitment to addressing bullying seriously and comprehensively, she launched the Anti-Bullying Act 2026 (Act 876) Literacy Programme and the Role of TAB at the Royal Military College (RMC), Sungai Besi, yesterday.

The programme is part of the government’s efforts to enhance public understanding, particularly among the younger generation, of the protection available under Act 876 and the functions and role of TAB, including the procedure for lodging complaints, the hearing process and the remedies available to victims.