The Anti-Bully Bill 2025 requires clearer definitions and stronger victim safeguards, says Lee Lam Thye, urging MPs to strengthen the proposed legislation
KUALA LUMPUR: The proposed Anti-Bully Bill 2025 must establish a clearer and more comprehensive legal framework to ensure consistent enforcement and stronger protection for victims.
Alliance for a Safe Community chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye said the tabling of the Bill in Parliament is a long-awaited step towards safer schools, workplaces, and public spaces.
“Bullying, whether physical, verbal, psychological or online, has caused immense harm to children, teenagers, adults and even vulnerable employees,” he said in a statement.
Lee stated that clearer definitions of bullying categories would help enforcement bodies, schools, and employers apply the law consistently.
He said victim support must be strengthened through access to counselling, secure reporting channels, and safeguards against retaliation.
The community leader also called for mandatory reporting and accountability measures in institutions and workplaces to ensure cases are properly addressed.
For rehabilitation, he said programmes for offenders, especially minors, should be included to prevent repeat offences.
As bullying increasingly occurs online, Lee urged stronger cooperation with social media platforms and quicker removal of harmful content.
He stressed that legislation alone is insufficient and called for nationwide awareness efforts to build a culture that rejects harassment.
Lee described the Bill as a positive move, urging Members of Parliament to study it carefully and strengthen it further.
The Bill, comprising 54 clauses, was tabled for first reading by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. – Bernama
