Parents say teacher slapped and humiliated SPM exam student
The Penang education department said an investigation is being held, and officers met the student and the family this evening.
Parents of a student at SMK Penanti in Kubang Semang, Penang, have accused a teacher of repeatedly slapping and pinching the student during an SPM exam, causing physical bruises and verbal humiliation. The incident, which has been widely shared on social media following a post by the student's parents, has prompted an investigation by the state education department.
Penang education director Dziauddin Mat Saad confirmed that district education officers met with both the student and their family, expressing concern over the alleged behavior. The parents claimed that the slapping and verbal abuse had deeply impacted their child's self-confidence, leading to fear of attending school and reluctance to take the SPM examination, which begins next week.
Dziauddin emphasized the department's priority to provide counseling and support to the student, urging all parties to collaborate in fostering a safe educational environment, especially as 2026 SPM candidates enter their final examination stage.
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