More bullying complaints at MRSMs coming in, says Asyraf

 

Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said there will be no second chance or appeal for bullies at any educational institution under Mara. (Bernama pic)

PETALING JAYA: 

More complaints of bullying at Mara Junior Science Colleges (MRSMs) are coming in following the circulation of a video showing an MRSM student being bullied, says Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) chairman Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.

He urged the public to continue reporting such cases, whether directly to him or through social media.

“We cannot justify, normalise or allow any form of bullying, whether physical or mental, as it has both short-term and long-term impact on learning,” Bernama quoted him as saying at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur today.

Police previously confirmed that the one-minute 31-second video showing a student being bullied in a dormitory took place at an MRSM in Seberang Perai Selatan, Penang, in the middle of last year.

Asyraf said there will be no second chance or appeal for bullies at any educational institution under Mara.

He said he had stressed the importance of the matter for the past two years, and that various measures to prevent bullying had been implemented, including special courses with counsellors and regular meetings with principals.

“There is no room for tolerance in this matter. We will expel any student involved in bullying cases,” he said. - FMT