{
  "id": 3425164,
  "title": "Penang edu dept to ensure well-being of SPM candidate who was cyberbullied",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/penang-edu-dept-to-ensure-well-being-of-spm-candidate-who-was-3425164",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T04:26:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/08/26/penang-edu-dept-to-ensure-well-being-of-spm-candidate-who-was-cyberbullied"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Penang state education department (JPNPP) has taken measures to ensure the safety and well-being of a 17-year-old SPM candidate who faced cyberbullying on WhatsApp, according to JPNPP director Dziauddin Mat Saad. The incident, which involved the harassment of the student through obscene posters and fake social media accounts, has reportedly eased. JPNPP has assured parents that the school is taking steps to safeguard the student's well-being and provide support during her SPM preparations. A police report has been filed, and investigations are underway. The student has been advised to seek counseling to manage her emotions. The school will ensure the student can attend classes without disruption and will continue to monitor the case in collaboration with the parents.",
  "summary": "It says steps have been taken to protect her identity and ensure that the situation does not disrupt her preparations for the examination.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Penang Education Dept assures SPM candidate's safety amid cyberbullying case",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/penang-education-dept-assures-spm-candidates-safety-amid",
        "published": "2026-08-26T01:34:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : JPNPP Assures Safety Of SPM Candidate Targeted By Cyberbullying",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/general-jpnpp-assures-safety-of-spm-candidate-targeted-by",
        "published": "2026-08-26T02:01:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Penang SPM candidate targeted in sexual cyberbullying gets Education Dept support, protection",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/penang-spm-candidate-targeted-in-sexual-cyberbullying-gets-education",
        "published": "2026-08-26T04:23:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Penang edu dept to ensure well-being of SPM candidate who was cyberbullied",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/penang-edu-dept-to-ensure-well-being-of-spm-candidate-who-was",
        "published": "2026-08-26T04:26:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}