THE Education Ministry (MOE) said it would probe into a video that went viral on social media showing a school student being bullied, and ensure the matter was resolved.

The MOE in a statement said it would act based on the Special Circular Letter Number 12 of 2023: Implementation of Guidelines for the Management of Misbehaviour of Bullying in Educational Institutions Under the MOE.

“This includes contacting parents or guardians, conducting a transparent and detailed investigation, informing the School Liaison Officer from the police force and providing counselling services to students involved.

“The school has been asked to ensure disciplinary action is taken against the guilty student(s) as the MoE does not compromise with bullying in educational institutions under its management,” the statement said.

A video of a teenager sitting on another student as they wrestled in the bushes went viral on social media. The purported bully then threw a plastic bag of dry leaves over the victim’s head.

“The Child Act 2001 provides that the identity of children involved in criminal cases cannot be disclosed and must be protected,” the MOE said. – Bernama, January 6, 2024.