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Malaysian Student Punished After Being Bullied: A Mother's Outrage
3/18/2026, 11:30:36 AM
Incident Overview
A recent incident at a secondary school in Kuching, Sarawak, has sparked significant controversy after a Malaysian student was both bullied and subsequently punished by school authorities. The event unfolded last Thursday when the victim, a boy, was reportedly attacked by a peer who grabbed his leg, causing him to fall. The aggressor then allegedly sat on him and struck him multiple times, leading the boy's mother to describe the situation as her son being treated like “a punching bag.”
School's Disciplinary Actions
In response to the incident, the school's disciplinary teacher caned both the victim and the bully, requiring them to write admissions of guilt. Additionally, both students were instructed to pull weeds as a form of punishment under the sun. The mother expressed her outrage over the school's handling of the situation, particularly the decision to punish her son alongside the aggressor.
Mother's Response and Police Involvement
Angered by the school's actions, the mother took to social media to share her son's experience and subsequently filed a police report. She also sought a medical examination for her son following the incident. When she approached the school for clarification, she was reportedly told that she could pursue a police report if she was dissatisfied with their response.
Official Statements
Padawan district police chief Superintendent Mohd Irwan Hafiz confirmed that the police are investigating the case under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt and Section 506 for criminal intimidation. The alleged bully has been called in to provide a statement as part of the investigation.
Criticism & Opposition
The incident has drawn criticism regarding the school's disciplinary measures, particularly the decision to cane both students involved. Many observers question the appropriateness of punishing the victim alongside the aggressor, highlighting concerns about the effectiveness of such disciplinary actions in addressing bullying.
What's Next
The ongoing police investigation will determine the next steps regarding the alleged bullying incident and the school's disciplinary actions. The case has raised broader discussions about how schools handle bullying and the implications of punitive measures on victims.
