Government to follow legal process over Bandar Utama school stabbing suit
IPOH, Oct 4 — The government will allow due process to take its course following a civil suit filed by the family...
The Malaysian government has stated that it will follow the legal process in a civil suit filed by the family of a 16-year-old girl who died in a stabbing incident at a school in Bandar Utama last year. Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) M. Kulasegaran made the announcement, noting that the matter involves the Ministry of Education and he is not privy to all the details.
The family has filed a lawsuit against several government agencies, the parents and the teenager responsible for the attack, and the boy himself, alleging that the tragedy could have been prevented with proper measures, especially in addressing mental health issues among students. Kulasegaran also highlighted the government's ongoing discussions with relevant agencies and NGOs regarding mental health provisions and the importance of better understanding children's needs, including mental health concerns.
He further emphasized the need for proactive approaches to mental health issues and support for those affected, including civil servants.
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