Penang: Parents must closely monitor their children’s activities, especially during the school holidays, to prevent them from engaging in unproductive or harmful activities such as cyberbullying, said Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. The Prime Minister’s wife expressed concern over the rising number of cyberbullying cases, some of which have tragically resulted in victims taking their own lives.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Dr Wan Azizah emphasized the critical nature of this issue and urged for it to be addressed before it spreads further. She made these remarks during the Kasih Malaysia and Mutiara Women’s Organisation Ramah Mesra event and Back-to-School Programme with the children of Penang. Dr Wan Azizah, who is also the chairperson of Kasih Malaysia, highlighted that the organisation is dedicated to supporting the community in three main areas: mental health, cyberbullying, and education.

As part of the programme, 300 primary school students from underprivileged backgrounds, including orphans identified by the Penang Social Welfare Department, received school bags, stationery, and financial assistance. Meanwhile, Tan Lean Kee, the wife of the Penang Chief Minister and chairperson of the Mutiara Women’s Organisation, stated that the aid reflects the concern of both organisations for the future of the younger generation.

Tan Lean Kee further noted that everyone is aware that quality education is a key driver in overcoming poverty, and achieving success requires hard work, discipline, and determination in facing all challenges.