{
  "id": 3425183,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T04:23:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/26/penang-spm-candidate-targeted-in-sexual-cyberbullying-gets-education-dept-support-protection/232681"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "GEORGE TOWN, Aug 26 — The Penang State Education Department (JPNPP) has assured the safety and wellbeing of a 17-year-old SPM candidate who faced sexual cyberbullying on WhatsApp. Director Mohamad Dziauddin Mat Saad confirmed that appropriate steps have been taken to protect the student’s identity and prevent disruption to her SPM examination preparations. The school will ensure the student can attend classes without interruption while providing necessary support and guidance. A police report has been filed, and investigations are ongoing at the school and related locations. The school has advised the student to seek counseling to manage her emotions and focus on her studies. The JPNPP will continue monitoring the case and collaborating with the school and parents to ensure the student’s safety and well-being. A mother, identified as Nur, 46, called for expedited investigations into the individuals responsible for repeatedly subjecting her daughter to sexual cyberbullying. Her daughter had faced emotional distress after her personal information was circulated through obscene posters and fake social media accounts since April.",
  "summary": "GEORGE TOWN, Aug 26 — The Penang State Education Department (JPNPP) has assured that necessary measures are in pla...",
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      {
        "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"
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      {
        "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-3426168",
        "published": "2026-08-26T04:23:23.000Z"
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      {
        "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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  "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."
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