PETALING JAYA: The Kedah State Education Department (JPN Kedah) has expelled the teenagers allegedly involved in a gang rape incident and the circulation of an obscene video at a school in the state.
JPN Kedah said immediate action had been taken to assist the victim, with priority given to ensuring her well-being.
“The case is currently under police investigation, and all suspects have been remanded.
“JPN Kedah is giving its full cooperation to the ongoing investigation,” it said in a statement on Thursday (Oct 16).
The department added that an internal probe had also been launched, resulting in the expulsion of the offenders.
“The Education Ministry does not compromise on any form of sexual misconduct in educational institutions and is continuously working to improve all aspects to ensure the safety and well-being of the education community,” it added.
Earlier today, it was reported that four teenagers, including three students, were arrested by police for allegedly being involved in a gang rape of a girl and distributing pornographic material on social media.
Baling acting OCPD Deputy Supt Ahmad Salimi Mat Ali said police received a report from a woman on Sunday at about 11am after being informed by a disciplinary teacher about the circulation of a nude video clip of her daughter.
Following the report, police detained three students and a former student of the school on the same day at about 9.30pm to assist the investigation.
It was learnt that the suspects were allegedly involved in sexual acts in several classes at the school between May and August.
