Police to Profile Chronic Truants and Help Bring Dropouts Back to School

Kuala Lumpur police will identify and profile students who frequently skip school or have dropped out of the education system, targeting an estimated 10% of students in the capital affected by the problem. Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said the initiative aims to uncover the reasons behind absenteeism and find ways to help students return to school. The approach will involve closer cooperation between police personnel, school administrators and discipline teachers.

Police Increase School Patrols and Student Engagement

Police patrol units, including motorcycle patrol teams and mobile patrol vehicles, will conduct operations at 348 schools across Kuala Lumpur. Patrols are expected to take place three to four times a week, covering student engagement, counselling, discussions and checks alongside school discipline teachers. Fadil also announced plans to increase the number of School Liaison Officers from the previous one or two officers to five for each school, strengthening communication between schools and law enforcement.

Authorities Raise Concerns Over Students’ Exposure to Online Risks

Fadil also warned that young people face growing risks in an unrestricted digital environment, with some students reportedly able to access the dark web. He said clearer policies were needed to protect young people from harmful online influences. The initiative combines school monitoring with efforts to understand why students disengage from education, with the aim of addressing truancy before it develops into a more serious long-term problem.

Kuala Lumpur police will step up school patrols and profile frequent truants to identify why students are dropping out and help them return to class.

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