Fadhlina: Female teacher suspected of grooming student suspended

 

A female teacher who was recently accused of grooming a male student into a relationship has been suspended pending conclusion of investigations into the case.

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek stated the teacher must fully comply with the investigation process - those being conducted by the police and subsequently the Education Ministry.

"It is still under investigation at the police level, and I have repeatedly emphasised that the ministry is fully committed to cooperating with the authorities.

"At this point, we are taking the approach to protect our children, so the teacher has no connection or access to students whatsoever. She is suspended until the investigation is completed," she said.

Fadhlina, who is also Nibong Tebal MP, was speaking to reporters after an iftar event at the South Seberang Perai District Mosque tonight.

At the event, Fadhlina presented donations totalling RM140,000 to 21 mosques and 56 suraus.

Earlier media reports stated that the ministry would take appropriate action against a female teacher who allegedly engaged in a relationship with her 17-year-old student once police conclude their investigation.

Sepang district police chief Wan Kamarul Azran Wan Yusof was reported to have recorded a statement from the 37-year-old teacher.

The victim's mother lodged a police report on Dec 12, after her son came back home with red marks on his neck.

- Bernama