The urgent need to equip Malaysian teenagers and youth with conflict management skills — Muhammad Noor Abdul Aziz and Marcia Jane Ganasan

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The recent tragic incidents involving violence and loss of young lives in Malaysian schools should make every parent, teacher and member of society stop and ...

NOVEMBER 11 — The recent tragic incidents involving violence and loss of young lives in Malaysian schools should make every parent, teacher and member of society stop and think. Schools are supposed to be safe places where children learn, make friends and prepare for their future. Yet, when violence happens within school grounds, it raises a worrying question: Are we doing enough to teach our young people how to manage anger, handle disagreements and resolve conflicts peacefully?

The tragic school stabbing of 16-year-old Yap Shing Xuen in Bandar Utama in October 2025, followed by other disturbing reports of student deaths in 2026, has brought school safety and youth behaviour into the spotlight. While every incident has its own circumstances and should not be judged without proper investigation, these heartbreaking events remind us that violence among young people must never be taken lightly. Behind every tragedy are families whose lives are changed forever, students who may be left traumatised and teachers who carry the emotional burden of keeping their schools safe.

Teachers and schools also have a responsibility beyond delivering lessons and preparing students for examinations. Conflict management, respect, empathy and emotional control should become part of everyday learning. Schools can organise simple workshops, group discussions and activities that teach students how to communicate, handle disagreements and understand other people’s feelings. Teachers should also be trained to recognise early signs of bullying, aggressive behaviour and emotional distress. Students must feel safe reporting problems, knowing that their concerns will be taken seriously.

The wider community must also play its part. Youth clubs, neighbourhood organisations, religious institutions and NGOs can organise positive activities, mentoring programmes and awareness campaigns to encourage good behaviour and build stronger relationships among young people.

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