The Education Act 1996 (Malaysia) (Malay: Akta Pendidikan 1996) uses the term “pupil” to describe a person who receives education or training in an educational institution in Malaysia. In this context, a pupil is a general term that can be used for anyone regardless of age. However, among pupils in educational institutions, there are categories of pupils that requires more consideration and attention by educational institutions. Among those categories are children as pupils. This being said, there are specific policies and laws, that provide additional protection and assistance to children. Therefore, an understanding of the law relating to children as pupils is of utmost importance,, so that any action taken is in line with existing laws.