PM wants probe on allegation of bullying in school, racism

 

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will ask Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek to probe an allegation of bullying in school and racism by a teacher.

Anwar received the complaint in a handwritten note which he shared on his Facebook page this morning.

The letter appeared to be written by the victim. The name of the victim has been withheld because the person is a minor.

The victim claimed to have been bullied by a group and faced a racist slur from a teacher.

"I am writing to you because I want you to stop racism," wrote the victim.

Anwar's caption accompanying the letter thanked the victim for writing in and promised a swift probe.

Social media divided

Many Facebook users responded positively by praising the prime minister for looking into this.

Others also used the Facebook comments sections to share complaints of their own in hope of getting Anwar’s attention.

Another group of Facebook users, however, urged the prime minister to abolish vernacular schools, claiming that such a policy would help eradicate racism. - Mkini