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Police are investigating a bullying case at a boarding school in Sungai Udang, Melaka, where two senior students allegedly punished more than 20 Form 3 students for returning late to their dormitory
According to Harian Metro, the girls claimed they were summoned to the hostel corridor at 3am and ordered to perform "duck walking" and ketuk ketampi (ear squats) for 30 minutes.
Several victims reportedly ended up with swollen and blistered feet.
One student also claimed she had been bullied before, but did not dare to speak out for fear of further retaliation from the seniors.
Another student lodged a police report at the Sungai Udang Police Station on Monday, 18 August, due to concerns for her personal safety.
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Image via WikipediaMelaka Education, Higher Education, and Religious Affairs Committee chairman Datuk Rahmad Mariman said the school immediately launched an internal investigation after learning about the incident
He stressed that such behaviour was unacceptable, as it involved students punishing their peers.
He added that the Melaka State Education Department and the District Education Office will take a firm stance on the matter, assuring that stern action will be taken to ensure the safety and welfare of all students.
Melaka Education, Higher Education, and Religious Affairs Committee chairman Datuk Rahmad Mariman.
Image via Harian MetroMelaka Tengah district police chief ACP Christopher Patit also confirmed receiving a police report regarding the incident
He said the two students will be investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt.
"We are still waiting for the medical report as the complainant said that their legs hurt [from the punishment]," he said on Tuesday, 19 August, as quoted by the New Straits Times.
