Fadhlina pushes swift investigation into alleged bullying, racial discrimination at KL school after student’s death

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has directed the Schools Inspectorate, District Education Office and Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur Education Department to swiftly investigate alleged bullying and racial discrimination at a school in Kuala Lumpur following the death of a student. The matter, which the minister described as of public concern, must be handled with due process and respect for facts.

She expressed her condolences to the deceased student's family and the school community. The Ministry of Education is cooperating with the police and working with the Social Welfare Department and Ministry of Health to fully address the situation. The family of the deceased student has received psychosocial support from the MOE counselling team, and teachers have been briefed on the investigation and ongoing legal processes.

The MOE Smart Support Team is providing additional psychosocial support and crisis intervention for affected students. The priority is to ensure justice and maintain a safe educational environment free of bullying and discrimination.