Kuala lumpur: Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah, Queen of Malaysia, has urged the Education Ministry (MOE) to evaluate the effectiveness of the Tindak Demi Anak Kita (TinDak) campaign modules in enhancing school safety through active parental participation. This call to action comes in the wake of a recent rape incident at a school in Alor Gajah, Melaka, which Her Majesty views with deep concern.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Queen emphasized the importance of assessing the TinDak campaign’s modules, aiming to promote a safer school environment while encouraging active parental involvement. Her Majesty expressed her support for this initiative and has instructed Universiti Teknologi Malaysia to conduct a study on the impact of social media on students, as stated in a post on Sultan Ibrahim’s official Facebook page.

Earlier, the Queen held a nearly two-hour meeting with Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek at Istana Negara. The meeting was also attended by Education director-general Dr. Mohd Azam Ahmad, Education (Policy and Curriculum) deputy director-general Dr. Rusmini Ku Ahmad, and Melaka Education director Mahfudzah Mohamed Noor.

Raja Zarith Sofiah recalled the launch of the TinDak campaign, overseen by the Johor Women’s League (JEWEL) in May 2017, which aimed to protect children from abuse and sexual harassment. She also urged schools to adapt to current trends, including students’ use of the internet and social media, and to review existing approaches to ensure they remain aligned with the evolving times.

During the meeting, the Queen expressed her views on several matters, including student discipline, the role of Parent-Teacher Associations, and the influence of social media on students.