Fadhlina vows strict action over sexual offence case involving Malacca school

The Education Ministry will not compromise on any sexual misconduct in all educational institutions under its management, said Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

"The strictest action must be taken against the offenders. No one will be spared!" she said on Facebook.

Fadhlina also said the sexual misconduct case that occurred at a school in Malacca recently was regrettable.

She has also instructed the school, district education office, and state education department to fully cooperate with the ongoing investigation process.

Meanwhile, the ministry, in a statement today, informed that the police are on the case and all suspects have been remanded for further investigation.

In the meantime, the ministry has instructed all administrators of educational institutions to comply with the Sexual Misconduct Management Guidelines that are currently being used and ensure the safety of students, teachers, and all members of the educational institution.

Malacca police chief Dzulkhairi Mukhtar today reported that four Form 5 boys, suspected of being involved in a sexual offence against a Form 3 girl at a school in Alor Gajah on Oct 2, have been remanded for six days to assist in the investigation.

According to media reports, the 17-year-olds are remanded until Oct 16, with the case being investigated under Section 375B of the Penal Code.

- Bernama

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