Student dies in KL school, prompt internal probe ordered - Fadhlina
KUALA LUMPUR: The Schools Inspectorate, District Education Office and Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Education Department have been directed to promptly complete an internal investigation into the death of a student at a school here recently.
KUALA LUMPUR: Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has directed the Schools Inspectorate, District Education Office, and Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Education Department to promptly investigate the death of a student at a school in the city. She emphasized the importance of addressing matters of public concern, such as bullying and racial elements, in a thorough and fact-based manner.
"My thoughts and sympathies remain with the family and the school community following the recent passing of our student at a school in Kuala Lumpur," Fadhlina said in a Facebook post. The Education Ministry (MOE) is cooperating fully with the police and collaborating with the Welfare Department and Health Ministry to ensure a comprehensive investigation.
Fadhlina also mentioned that the MOE counselling team provided psychosocial support to the deceased student's family, while teachers have been briefed on the ongoing investigation and legal processes. The MOE Smart Support Team has been deployed to offer crisis intervention and psychosocial support to affected students, ensuring their welfare and emotional well-being remain a priority.
The minister stressed the importance of maintaining a safe and discrimination-free educational environment, urging appropriate measures to prevent any form of bullying or racial elements within the school community.
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