Mara student identified in bullying case, says Asyraf

 The Mara chairman says this concerns an incident in which another student’s clothes were cut and damaged.

Mara chairman Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the student involved could face expulsion from the MRSM depending on the severity of the case. (Bernama pic)

JASIN:

 A student at a Mara Junior Science College (MRSM) has been identified in connection with a bullying incident in which another student’s clothes were cut and damaged, says Mara chairman Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki.

He said the MRSM management had submitted a report on the incident and the investigation had been expedited.

“The victim’s family lodged a report, and the perpetrator has been identified. After I raised the matter on social media, the management promptly submitted its report.

“There were matters that were not reported to me by the MRSM management, but the lesson learned is that every issue must be taken seriously,” he told reporters after launching the MRSM Tun Ghafar Baba Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) excellence awards ceremony here today.

He said the student involved could face expulsion from the MRSM depending on the severity of the case, as bullying involves not only physical acts but also psychological harm that can affect the victim.

Yesterday, the media reported that a Threads user shared images of her younger sibling’s torn and damaged clothing, believed to be the result of bullying.

The post drew a response from Asyraf, who stressed that there would be no compromise on any form of bullying in institutions under Mara and that firm action would be taken against those involved. - FMT