School heads can now delegate caning to teachers

By REBECCA RAJAENDRAM

Cane

BANGI: Teachers are allowed to cane students but only if the school head gives the go-ahead.

Education Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said school heads are allowed to delegate caning to a teacher if the need arises.

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