A witness testifying in the lawsuit by students against a teacher who was allegedly truant for months said he is speaking up to ensure other students will not face the same issue. 

Mohd Fadzley Izzani Lamsin, a former student of SMK Taun Gusi in Kota Belud, Sabah, said he also hopes the case would bring awareness on how such a “simple issue” can have a grave impact on students.

“I hope...