Woman claims son, another student assaulted at religious school hostel

A mother has reported that her 14-year-old son and another student were assaulted at a religious school hostel in Bukit Ibam, Rompin. According to Siti Rohani Yusof, the incident occurred on September 12 when the two boys were brought to a hostel room, had their heads covered, and were beaten by five students. Her son endured approximately two hours of assault, while his friend suffered for about two-and-a-half hours.

Initially, her son did not report the incident due to fear of further violence. However, he confided in the warden and teachers on Tuesday. The assault allegedly continued on September 15 when the same group of students used a broomstick to inflict additional abuse, with one student holding the stick while another kicked her son.

He reported the abuse to his father, who informed the warden, after which she visited the school the next day. Five students, including three Form Five and two Form Four students, have been detained but subsequently released on police bail. The investigation is being conducted under Section 147 of the Penal Code, which pertains to the use of force or violence.