Student expelled over deadly bullying


KUALA LUMPUR: A Royal Military College (RMC) student was expelled while four were others suspended in connection with the death of another student, Mohammed Naim Mustaqim Mohamad Sobri, 16, after allegedly being bullied.

Defence Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zahid Hamidi said the decision to remove the student with immediate effect was made after investigations showed he allegedly carried out the bullying with intention since the beginning of the year.

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