Students involved in bullying will not be given second chances, says Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.
This follows his order for the immediate suspension and expulsion of six students from a Maktab Rendah Sains Mara (MRSM) in Melaka.
Asyraf Wajdi said he was alerted early on Saturday (July 26) to a viral incident involving Form Five students allegedly bullying a junior and requested a full report from Mara management.
"All six Form Five students involved in the bullying have been suspended and are recommended for expulsion. There is no need for any appeal," he wrote in a strongly worded Facebook post on Saturday.
Asyraf Wajdi also issued a stern reminder to Mara leadership not to entertain requests for leniency, adding he would not entertain personal appeals.
"I have made it clear to the Mara management not to entertain any appeals. There is no need for anyone to try to meet me to plead on their behalf," he added.
He stressed that Mara would not compromise on bullying, describing it as a serious violation of the values the institution aims to uphold.
"We have reminded everyone repeatedly that Mara will not tolerate bullying in any form. We want to produce future leaders with strong morals and good character, not individuals who destroy our values of religion and civilisation," he said.
Asyraf Wajdi added he is committed to making MRSM schools and all Mara educational institutions "bully-free zones".
"InsyaAllah, I am determined to make MRSM and all Mara education institutions bully-free zones," he said.
Mara has yet to reveal further details on the incident, but Asyraf Wajdi's firm stance reflects a growing zero-tolerance approach towards bullying in educational institutions under its purview.
