Kota kinabalu: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has expressed deep concern over the growing issue of bullying in educational institutions, including schools, and stressed that the problem must be curbed immediately. Hajiji said he was personally saddened by incidents of bullying among students and even more disappointed that such cases also occurred in religious schools.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Hajiji stated, “This is something that should never have happened,” in a statement after officiating the Du’at Convention at the Sabah International Convention Centre. He emphasized the urgency of addressing this issue to prevent further harm to students and maintain the integrity of educational institutions.