Students agent of change


Student representative Nur Iwani Izzati Ruhaizard (third from left) presenting the anti-bullying policy recommendation to Teo in Parliament, witnessed by Wan Azizah. Looking on are (from sixth left) Clark-Hattingh, Education Ministry deputy director-general Dr Habibah Abdul Rahim and other students. — Photos: AZMAN GHANI/ The Star

FORTY teenagers took over the halls of Parliament to speak out against bullying in schools and share policy recommendations on the issue to several lawmakers.

The students, aged 13 to 16, gave heartfelt speeches about their experiences with bullying. Their audience were Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, Deputy Education Minister Teo Nie Ching and Dewan Speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof.

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