KUALA LUMPUR : Mental health, a strict ban on dangerous and prohibited substances, and three other key components form part of immediate education reforms aimed at ensuring schools are safer for all, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said. She said the other focus areas include reproductive and social health education, the Child Protection Policy (CPP), and enhanced guidance and support for teachers (Teacher Care and Support). Fadhlina said all State Education Departments and District Education Offices have been directed to implement these reforms practically and efficiently across 10,243 schools nationwide, with progress to be monitored and evaluated every 15 days. “In terms of mental health, strengthening and intervention efforts will be prioritised, including enhancing the support ecosystem for counsellors, teachers and students, in collaboration with the Health Ministry and relevant strategic partners,” she said. Fadhlina was responding to a question from Salamiah Mohd Nor (PN–Temerloh) during Minister’s Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat today, on immediate and comprehensive measures being taken to prevent a recurrence of tragic incidents such as the recent classroom rape case. - Bernama