The Ministry of Education (MOE) has outlined its approach to evaluating safety levels at schools and teacher education institutes (IPG), using data analysis, inspections and compliance checks to identify risks and areas for improvement.
The ministry said the School Inspectorate assesses school safety through seven key indicators, including three-year student attendance trends, Sistem Sahsiah Diri Murid records, responses from Student Voice and Teacher Voice surveys, as well as surprise inspections.
Other factors considered include the effectiveness of cooperation between schools, the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and alumni, along with the condition of physical security measures and the functionality of closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems.
“These indicators enable the MOE to obtain a comprehensive picture of the actual level of security in schools,” the ministry said in a written reply published on the Parliament website.
The response was in reply to a question from Zakri Hassan (PN-Kangar), who asked about the methods and indicators used by the ministry to determine safety levels at schools and IPGs.
MOE said schools are also assessed annually under the School Safety Rating System (SPKS), which requires schools to conduct self-assessments covering six areas, namely student activity management, infrastructure safety management, social management, crisis and disaster management, risk management and security guard service management.
The ministry added that the assessment results are used by State Education Departments (JPN) and District Education Offices (PPD) to identify weaknesses and provide guidance to schools to improve safety measures.
For IPGs, safety monitoring focuses on compliance with student regulations and whether activities and courses are carried out according to established guidelines.
MOE said the Pengelolaan Kursus Aktiviti Luar Berdasarkan Modifikasi Pelaksanaan Maklumat Kursus has been implemented at all IPG campuses since April 16, with monitoring conducted to ensure compliance with course information, practical assessment guidelines, IPG student activity guidelines and relevant professional circulars.
The ministry said these measures are aimed at strengthening risk management, discipline and student safety across education institutions.
