Seberang jaya: The Ministry of Education (MOE) is closely monitoring student involvement in militant and terrorist activities to prevent extremist ideologies from infiltrating educational institutions. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek stated that the ministry has delegated the issue to relevant authorities for further investigation and necessary action.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Fadhlina emphasized the importance of vigilance at the MOE level, ensuring that student involvement within educational institutions is monitored to prevent extremist elements from penetrating schools. She mentioned this initiative while speaking to reporters after officiating the School in Hospital (SDH) Programme at Seberang Jaya Hospital.

She further highlighted the necessity of close cooperation with enforcement agencies to safeguard students, teachers, and the educational framework from radical influences. This step is crucial to maintaining a secure and conducive learning environment in schools.

Recently, Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail announced that police had thwarted an attempt to revive the Daesh terrorist group in the country. This followed the arrest of six youths, including three minors, during a special operation. The suspects, aged between 16 and 21, were detained in a two-day operation conducted by the Special Branch starting February 14 in the Klang Valley, Johor, Kedah, and Terengganu.

Investigations revealed the existence of a radical cell targeting teenagers while maintaining communication networks with extremist groups abroad. The group's conversations included proposals to launch attacks on police stations and houses of worship in the country. Further discussions involved methods for producing improvised explosive devices (IEDs) utilizing social media platforms like WhatsApp and Discord.