Student death: Let police conduct probe, says PIBG chairman
KUALA PILAH: All parties should give the authorities room to investigate the death of a Form Two student at SMK Za'ba who was believed to have been bullied.
All parties should grant the authorities the opportunity to investigate the death of a Form Two student at SMK Za ba, who was believed to have been a victim of bullying, according to PIBG chairman Abd Malek Abd Ghani. The school's administration has initiated a comprehensive investigation that may take some time to ensure thoroughness. The chairman warned that several posts regarding the case have circulated on social media, but cautioned that the accuracy of this information has not been verified.
Muhammad Idlan Fareeq Shahril, a 14-year-old Form Two student at SMK Za ba, was discovered unconscious at the school hostel last night. Superintendent Muhamad Mustafah Hussin of the Kuala Pilah district police confirmed the incident, stating that the police would provide further details on the case shortly. The deceased was a Form Two student who participated in archery.
Abd Malek revealed that SMK Za ba is a State Sports School (SSN) with 315 students, offering sports activities such as football, hockey, sepak takraw, athletics, netball, and archery. The deceased was an archery enthusiast. He noted that no bullying incidents had been reported at the school hostel this year. However, a bullying incident was reported four years ago; the student involved was subsequently sentenced by the court.
A teacher at the school, who also serves as a coach, expressed shock at the incident. He mentioned that school management had instructed staff to remain calm and refrain from issuing any statements about the case, as the authorities were handling the matter. The teacher emphasized that the emphasis is on patience and restraint while the investigation proceeds.
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