IPOH: The police are investigating claims that two teen brothers were bullied in separate incidents at a secondary religious school in Chemor, says Datuk Khairudin Abu Hanipah.
The state education committee chairman said the involved parties had lodged police reports, while steps have been taken by the relevant authorities.
"The relevant procedures have been carried out by the district education office and the school, including a meeting involving the parties to seek a solution on the matter.
"The school has also followed the Education Ministry’s reporting procedures under Laporan 137 (1:3:7 Discipline Report standard operating procedure)," he said in a press conference after opening the Perak-level National Sports Day 2026 celebration at the State Youth and Sports Complex here on Saturday (Oct 10).
“We will leave it to the police to conduct their investigations,” he added.
It was reported on Monday (Oct 5) that Noor Azwani Ahamad, 43, a single mother who runs a practical assessment centre, claimed that her two sons were allegedly assaulted and bullied in separate incidents at a secondary religious school in Chemor, near here.
Khairudin also said that police reports by the victims were lodged in October despite the alleged incidents having occurred in July.
"There may be certain aspects of the matter where we do not what the cause is,” he said.
“I hope the matter can be resolved properly. What is important to me is that the children can continue their education in a peaceful environment and sit for their examinations without disruption,” he added.
On the incident involving an 11-year-old boy who was allegedly hit by his teacher at a school in Pengkalan Hulu on Sept 23, Khairudin said the matter is also being investigated by the police.
He said that discussions had been held with the parties involved to reach a settlement, but acknowledged that the parents might remain dissatisfied with the outcome.
"When a police report is lodged, the matter is handed over to the police for investigation.
“If any offence or breach is established, the police will take further action,” he said.
