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Parents in Malaysia now liable if their children bully others
Key takeaways
- Parents could be liable for their children's behaviour under a new anti-bullying law in Malaysia.
- Malaysia has introduced a new anti-bullying law that could see parents face court action or a fine if their children are convicted of bullying.
- A new tribunal has been set up to oversee bullying cases that are too complex for schools to handle.
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Parents could be liable for their children's behaviour under a new anti-bullying law in Malaysia. (ABC News: James Oaten)
Malaysia has introduced a new anti-bullying law that could see parents face court action or a fine if their children are convicted of bullying.
A new tribunal has been set up to oversee bullying cases that are too complex for schools to handle.
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