Speak out against uncouth bullies, says Pandelela


PETALING JAYA: Following the outcry over an actor making light of a rape scene, national diver Datuk Pandelela Rinong (pic) has disclosed that she was bullied by a former coach after she ticked him off for his bawdy jokes.

The Sarawakian athlete said she once called the ex-coach out over his unsavoury jokes but was bullied in return.

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