He said among the factors that had contributed to the decline was the installation of CCTV cameras at high-risk schools.

“However, we at the ministry are not happy yet, and will not rest on our laurels as the involvement and cooperation of various quarters will further help to create a zero-bully situation,” he told the Dewan Rakyat today.

He was responding to a question from William Leong (PKR-Selayang) on the latest developments concerning the installation of CCTV cameras at schools with records of disciplinary problems, to monitor crime and ensure students’ safety.

Kamalanathan said based on the current contract under the education ministry, eight cameras and two CCTV monitors were installed at high-risk schools.

He said the cameras were installed at three places: the main entrance, inside the guardhouse and the entrance of the administrative office.

The rest are to be installed in locations determined by the school administrators, such as laboratories, workshops, stationery stores and dining halls.

However, he said the cameras should be set up in appropriate areas that did not violate the rights and freedom of students and teachers.