PUTRAJAYA – The Education Ministry is conducting an investigation to determine whether or not there is any bullying in a school in Melaka, said minister Fadhlina Sidek.
This follows an incident that saw a 9-year-old boy die after apparently being strangled by his 14-year-old elder brother, an alleged victim of bullying at the school.
“The ministry is working with the authorities to find out if there is an element of bullying at the school attended by the 14-year-old student.
“If (bullying) exists, it must be reported to the ministry through the bullying complaint portal and an investigation will be carried out by the authorities,” she told reporters after handing over the 2022 MoE-Malaysian Schools Sports Council - Milo Sports Awards here today.
The media reported that the teenager’s father claimed that his son’s attitude began to change after he was bullied by senior students since Form One.
The teenager is being remanded for seven days until July 12. – Bernama, July 6, 2023
