PETALING JAYA: The recent gang rape case in Kedah highlights the urgent need for a united effort to tackle social decay among youth, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.
“It is a call for all of us to work together to address this problem for the sake of our children’s future,” she said in a Facebook post on Thursday (Oct 16).
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Fadhlina said the ministry is prioritising the victim’s welfare.
“Our main priority is to ensure the victim receives the best possible support in facing this difficult situation. Her wellbeing is given our full attention,” she added.
She asked the Kedah State Education Department to immediately conduct an internal investigation.
Fadhlina then said that firm disciplinary action must be taken against those found involved in the gang rape and the circulation of an obscene video.
It was reported that four teenagers, including three students, were arrested by police for alleged involvement in gang rape and distributing pornographic material.
The arrests were made on Thursday.
JPN Kedah has expelled the accused students following an internal inquiry.
Baling acting OCPD Deputy Supt Ahmad Salimi Mat Ali said police received a report from a woman at about 11am on Sunday (Oct 12).
He said the disciplinary teacher informed the mother about the circulation of a nude video clip of her daughter.
It was learnt the suspects were allegedly involved in sexual acts in several classes between May and August.
