KUALA LUMPUR, (AFP) - Students of a primary school in Perak have been spooked by a picture allegedly showing a ghost haunting their school, a report said today.

The New Straits Times said the picture showed the appearance of a ghost-like figure behind a boy.

Copies of the picture had been circulated in the school situated in Kuala Kangsar and students were now afraid to use the school toilets, the newspaper said.

The National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP) has called for action against the pranksters circulating the picture.

NUTP also urged teachers and parents to educate students on the non-existence of ghosts.