Allegedly struck with shoe and pencil case: Penang Education Dept steps in after 12-year-old cries assault by teacher in class

In Penang, the Education Department has taken steps to safeguard a 12-year-old boy following allegations that he was assaulted by a teacher at a school in the Northeast district, according to reports. The teacher is no longer allowed to interact directly with the student, and the boy has been directed to the school's Guidance and Counselling teacher for support, reported Harian Metro.

Mohamad Dziauddin Mat Saad, the director of the Penang Education Department, confirmed that the Northeast Penang District Education Office is conducting the investigation and will take further action depending on its findings. The case was brought to the attention of the state education department by the boy's mother, a 35-year-old woman, who lodged a police report after her son was allegedly hit during a reading performance at a school assembly on June 19.

The teacher has been referred to the district education office's organizational counsellor for guidance, and the mother has also consulted with the district education officials, school administrators, and the Parent-Teacher Association. The mother expressed concerns about the handling of the case, and the state education department has stated that the welfare and safety of pupils remain their top priority.