Form 2 student alleges he was bullied at Papar school dorm
A Form 2 student at a school in Papar, Sabah, was alleged to have been physically abused by a senior student for returning late to his dormitory room on Sept 7.
The student claimed he was kicked in the stomach, slapped on the cheek, and punched in the nose by a Form 4 student at the school at about 11pm, Berita Harian reported.
The boy’s mother filed a report at the Papar police headquarters two days later after being informed of the incident by a teacher. A second report was lodged at the Kota Kinabalu police headquarters today.
Lawyer Nurshalilah Fauzan Mailin, representing the mother, said the incident appeared to involve bullying, and expressed concern that authorities may attempt to resolve the matter amicably between the parents of the students involved.
“If this matter is resolved in such a manner, bullying incidents will continue to…
