Perak exco urges ‘bullied’ teacher, school to find solution together

 Khairudin Abu Hanipah says both parties should adopt a conciliatory approach to resolve the matter instead of blaming each other.

Perak education committee chairman Khairudin Abu Hanipah maintained that he was not blaming either party, as both sides had their respective arguments and evidence. (Bernama pic)

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Perak education committee chairman Khairudin Abu Hanipah has urged a school and a teacher who recently alleged that she was bullied at the workplace to resolve the matter together in the interest of their pupils.

Khairudin said both parties should adopt a conciliatory approach to resolve the matter instead of blaming each other.

“The matter had been brought to my attention, and we asked the district education office and Perak education department to investigate the allegations.

“The investigation has been completed and I have also received the full report, with the findings as stated in the public complaints management system (Sispaa),” he told reporters after opening the Todak Academy (Perak) Digital Education Hub here today.

The teacher at a school in Chemor had claimed that she was subjected to bullying, intimidation and emotional distress at the workplace between March and May this year.

Khairudin maintained that he was not blaming either party, saying both sides had their respective arguments and evidence.

“The school administration is bound by certain circulars and procedures, while the teacher involved also needs to understand that every action must follow the prescribed process,” he said.

On the teacher’s claim that she had suffered seizures, he said the matter needed to be confirmed by the medical officer handling the case.

“I understand that the teacher has sought treatment, so let us wait for the medical report and not make any assumptions,” he said. - FMT