PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Education (MOE) will not compromise on sexual misconduct in all educational institutions under its jurisdiction.
The ministry also assured full cooperation to the authorities with regard to a female teacher who was alleged to have committed sexual misconduct against a 16-year-old male student.
“MOE views seriously the issue of sexual misconduct involving a teacher and a student as reported by the media.
“The case is under the attention of MOE and actions have been taken according to existing guidelines,“ it said in a statement today.
The ministry also urged all parties to report cases of sexual crimes so that firm action can be taken.
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“Educational institutions under MOE are urged to adhere to the Sexual Misconduct Management Guidelines currently in force aimed at preserving the safety and well-being of students,“ according to the statement.
Yesterday, Sepang police chief ACP Wan Kamarul Azran Wan Yusoff said that the police received a report on Dec 12 alleging that the 37-year-old suspect molested the victim while revising lessons in the library.
He said the investigation was being conducted under Section 14 of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act.
