Besides bullying (77%), other primary concerns among Malaysian children include climate change (also 77%), poverty (74%), education access (74%) and terrorism (74%). “The global survey highlighted issues of particular concern to Malaysian children – bullying, for example – and this should be taken seriously and addressed,” she said. “So, on this World Children’s Day – when children speak up, listen up,” she added. A great majority of children in Malaysia (95%) believe the world would be a better place for children if leaders would hear their voice. Barack Obama is the number one person Malaysian children would invite to their birthday.

Source: The Star November 19, 2017 23:15 UTC