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Malaysian schools are getting dedicated police liaison officers as part of a new push to keep students safe from bullying, juvenile crime, drugs and negative social media influences.
The School Liaison Officer (Pegawai Perhubungan Sekolah or PPS) programme is a joint initiative between the Home Ministry (KDN), the Education Ministry (KPM), and the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM).
Announced recently, the programme has actually been running since 2018 but appears to be getting renewed emphasis under what authorities are calling a “Smart Enforcement” approach.
Think of them as the friendly neighbourhood cop – but for schools.
These officers aren’t there to punish students. Instead, they act as a bridge between police, schools and the community.
Their job is to be approachable – someone teachers can talk to, students can confide in, and parents can turn to for support when issues like bullying, juvenile delinquency, drug abuse or negative social media influence crop up.
The idea is to catch problems early before they escalate.
Why Is This Needed?
According to the Home Ministry, early prevention is the most valuable investment in keeping schools safe.
“School safety today is the foundation of the nation’s strength in the future,” the ministry said on Facebook.
The approach is described as guidance-based rather than punitive – the goal is to approach, guide and protect young people, not to hand out punishment.
The ministry emphasised that when children’s safety becomes a priority, the government moves as one team.
The programme is implemented by PDRM’s Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department (JPJKK) in collaboration with the Education Ministry.
School liaison officers will:
- Be present regularly at schools across the country
- Provide safety advice and crime prevention education
- Address issues like bullying, juvenile crime, violence, drug abuse and negative social media influence before they affect students’ futures
- Work closely with teachers, parents and the community
The programme covers both primary and secondary schools nationwide.
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