Beyond the proposed smartphone ban, other measures include prioritising safety in schools – with close monitoring by the police and Home Affairs ministry – as well as strengthening educational content to ensure it instills values and character in students that are in line with the Malaysia Madani (Civil Malaysia) concept that was conceptualised by his administration.
The word Madani is an acronym made up of six core values, namely sustainability, prosperity, innovation, respect, trust and compassion.
“Within the Madani framework, we emphasise values, character and a balanced education, without incorporating narrow or extreme ideologies,” he said.
There is also a plan to raise the age limit for social media use to 16 years old, amid concerns over the influence of social media and online games that could trigger negative behaviours.
“We are looking into the possibility of limiting or banning the use of social media in schools for those aged 16 and below,” he said.
The prime minister noted that many countries have already adopted similar policies, adding that if it is implemented in Malaysia, phones could still be used for learning purposes but under strict supervision.
“In this regard, the role of parents is extremely important,” he said.
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