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Student seen crying with hair pulled in alleged bullying incident (video)

Authorities in Sabah launch investigations after a viral video appeared to show a school girl being bullied at a rural school in Tenom

Updated 1 month ago · Published on 23 Jun 2026 6:10PM

Student seen crying with hair pulled in alleged bullying incident (video)
Video of alleged school bullying in Tenom prompts police probe and education department review - June 23, 2026

POLICE and education authorities in Sabah are investigating an alleged bullying incident after a video circulated on social media showing a school girl being subjected to what is believed to be abuse at a rural school in Tenom.

The one-minute-and-30-second video, which began circulating on Tuesday, shows the schoolgirl crying while another student is seen pulling the victim’s hair before allegedly bringing the child to a bathroom.

The footage also appears to show the victim being scolded and later taken to a bathroom area where the pupil is instructed to wash their face after crying.

The incident has since sparked public concern after a social media user claimed the episode took place in Tenom and urged authorities to take immediate action.

Sinar Harin reported on Tuesday that Tenom district police chief Superintendent Azmir Abd Razak confirmed that a report has been lodged regarding the incident.

“The report was received this morning and the investigating officer is carrying out investigations. I will provide further updates later,” he said when contacted.

Sabah Education Department director Datuk Raisin Saidin also confirmed that his office has received information on the case and is awaiting a full report.

“I am currently waiting for a complete report on the incident,” he said. - June 23, 2026

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