Labuan Youth Council Takes Frontline Role Against Bullying Through Police Partnership

LABUAN, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Youth Council (MBL) has taken a bold initiative in addressing bullying and other social ills by joining forces with the police to ensure schools and communities across the duty-free island remain safe and harmonious.

In a courtesy visit to Labuan police chief Supt Mohd Hamizi Halim at the district police headquarters today, MBL underscored its determination to go beyond awareness campaigns by introducing proactive measures to confront bullying, crime and drug-related issues among youths.

Central to the discussions was the proposed “Program Masuk Sekolah: Pencegahan Buli", a school outreach initiative designed to educate, empower and protect students against bullying. 

The programme, to be carried out in collaboration with Labuan police, is expected to be expanded to all schools with the support of the Labuan Education Department.

MBL president Nazera Roslan said the increase in bullying cases highlighted the urgency of stronger preventive action. 

“We cannot afford to be reactive. We must take proactive steps to ensure Labuan’s young generation grows up in an environment where respect, safety and dignity are prioritised,” she told Bernama after the courtesy call.

The meeting also focused on wider youth-related safety concerns such as crime prevention, drug awareness and cybercrime, recognising the growing challenges faced by teenagers in the digital era.

Both MBL and Labuan police stressed the need to empower youths to be part of the solution, by speaking up, reporting incidents and actively supporting safety initiatives.

Nazera said the council deeply valued the support and commitment of Labuan police.

“The collaboration not only strengthens enforcement efforts but also builds trust between young people and law enforcement agencies,” she added. 

-- BERNAMA