KOTA KINABALU: June 25, 2026 – The Bingkor Community Welfare Association has given its full backing to the implementation of the Anti-Bullying Act 2026, which came into force on 16 June, describing it as a step towards strengthening protections for bullying victims and creating a safer, more harmonious environment.
Its chairman, Haji Yazid Haji Mohd Hasnan Tawik @ Charles, said the enforcement of the Act demonstrated the government’s commitment to tackling the growing problem of bullying, which had a significant impact on the physical, emotional and mental wellbeing of victims.
“Bullying in any form – whether physical, verbal, psychological, social or cyber – is unacceptable in a civilised society. Every individual has the right to live, learn and work in a safe environment, free from harassment, threats or intimidation, and to be treated with respect,” he said in a statement on Wednesday.
He said the Act not only provided clearer legal protection for victims, but also served as a preventive mechanism to curb the culture of bullying from spreading further.
Yazid called on all parties – including schools, higher education institutions, parents, community leaders, NGOs and relevant agencies – to work together in educating the younger generation on respecting the rights of others.
“Education on mutual respect, empathy, compassion and social responsibility must be instilled from an early age. Prevention is better than cure,” he said.
He also welcomed the establishment of the Anti-Bullying Tribunal provided for under the Act, saying it would provide a more structured and effective channel to ensure complaints from victims were properly addressed and justice upheld.
The Bingkor Community Welfare Association expressed the hope that the implementation of the Anti-Bullying Act 2026 would serve as a catalyst for building a more caring and morally upright society that rejected violence and oppression.
“Bullying is not our culture. Stop bullying, nurture human values,” he added.
