Asyraf Wajdi confirms four of six MRSM students expelled for bullying, with two suspended pending police investigation.
KUALA LUMPUR: Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA) Chairman Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki confirmed that four out of six students from a MARA Science Junior College (MRSM) in Johor have been expelled for their involvement in a bullying case.
In a Facebook post, Asyraf Wajdi said that the decision was made after the College Disciplinary Committee (JDM) convened a meeting today.
He added that the other two students have been suspended from school until confirmation is obtained from the police, who are currently investigating whether they also engaged in physical contact with the victim.
“Only God knows how I felt when 6 students were picked up by their respective parents this morning after the MRSM JDM convened and decided to expel them due to the bullying case.
“However, repeated warnings have been given: #YouTouchYouGo,” he said.
In the same post, Asyraf Wajdi said that junior students who were alleged to have brought prohibited items into the school are also being investigated.
“Whatever wrongdoing committed by the juniors can never justify the act of bullying by taking matters into one’s own hands to punish those students.
“Regardless, I would also like to express my gratitude and appreciation to the MARA Secondary Education Division and the College Disciplinary Committee for taking swift action by conducting an investigation and holding a meeting within 24 hours as per my instructions,” he said.
On Sunday, police detained six 17-year-old male students to assist in investigations regarding a bullying case involving a 14-year-old male student at an MRSM in Muar last month (May).
