KUALA LUMPUR: The Schools Inspectorate, District Education Office and Kuala Lumpur Education Department have been directed to promptly complete an internal investigation into alleged bullying and discrimination at a school here recently, says Fadhlina Sidek.
The Education Minister said matters of public concern, including those related to bullying and racial elements, must be taken seriously and addressed promptly based on facts and due processes.
"My thoughts and sympathies remain with the family and the school community following the recent passing of a student in Kuala Lumpur.
"The Education Ministry is extending full cooperation to the police and working closely with the Social Welfare Department and the Health Ministry to ensure that this matter is thoroughly addressed," she said in a Facebook post.
At the same time, Fadhlina said attention and appropriate support were also being provided to the affected families, students, teachers and the entire school community.
She said the family of the deceased student had been provided with psychosocial support by the ministry's counselling team, while teachers had been briefed on the ongoing investigation and legal processes, in addition to ensuring that their welfare and well-being continued to be given attention.
"The Education Ministry Smart Support Team has also been mobilised to provide psychosocial support and crisis intervention to affected students to safeguard their welfare and emotional well-being.
"Our priority is to ensure justice for all parties and to take appropriate measures to ensure that the educational environment remains safe and free from any form of bullying and discrimination," she said. - Bernama
