State probe finds tahfiz school did no wrong

The tahfiz school did not commit any offence, despite having a student die from injuries due to suspected physical abuse by an assistant school warden, the state religious department investigations found.

This was revealed by Johor executive council member in charge of religious affairs, Abd Mutalip Abd Rahim, who said the Johor Islamic Affairs Department (JAIJ) has completed its investigation, The Star reported.

“However, in light of the recent incident, JAIJ will come up with new guidelines for these schools to hire staff, especially those in charge of students welfare.

“There are at least 86 privately-run registered religious schools in Johor and previously, we found it difficult for them to register with JAIJ,” he was quoted by The Star as saying.

Mohamaed Thaqif Amin Mohd Gaddafi, whose legs were amputated due to bacterial infection, died from his injuries yesterday.

His family believe he was beaten at the religious school, and that other students are also subjected to the same treatment.

The assistant warden, who is an ex-convict who spent 30 months in jail for theft, is under remand and now being investigated for murder.

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-Mkini