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The Sun
24-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
No compromise on student safety negligence says deputy minister
KUALA LUMPUR: The government will not tolerate any negligence that compromises student safety, particularly for those with special educational needs, said Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh. He emphasised that the 2023 incident, where a special needs student was injured, must serve as a crucial reminder of the collective responsibility to maintain safe school environments. 'The Ministry of Education (MOE) strongly emphasises instilling good manners and moral values among students. All educational institutions must strictly follow the Special Circular (SPI) on standard operating procedures (SOPs), including incident reporting and safety protocols for physical education and co-curricular activities,' he said. Wong added that schools should conduct systematic risk assessments for all activities and enhance civic education programmes to nurture empathy and compassion among students. He made these remarks during a Special Chamber session in the Dewan Rakyat today, responding to a question from Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah (BN-Paya Besar) regarding the government's stance on the October 2023 incident. Wong reiterated MOE's commitment to ensuring the well-being of all students, regardless of background, and prioritising a safe and inclusive school environment. Regarding the specific case, he stated that the ministry had taken immediate and long-term measures, including psychological and counselling support for the affected student and family. 'Investigations by the Selangor Education Department and district education office determined that the incident was accidental, with no professional negligence or misconduct warranting disciplinary action,' he said. However, he noted that the case is currently before the Shah Alam High Court, and MOE will cooperate fully with the judicial process. - Bernama
Barnama
24-07-2025
- Barnama
No Compromise On Negligence In Student Safety, Says Wong
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The government will not compromise on any form of negligence which jeopardises student safety, particularly those with special educational needs, said Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh. He said that the 2023 incident, involving injury to a special needs student, must serve as a critical reminder of the shared responsibility to ensure that schools remain safe and conducive environments for all students. 'The Ministry of Education (MOE) also places strong emphasis on instilling good manners and moral values among students, and all educational institutions are advised to adhere strictly to the Special Circular (SPI) outlining standard operating procedures (SOPs), including incident reporting and safety protocols for physical education and co-curricular activities. He added that schools are also encouraged to carry out systematic risk assessments for all activities, and to enhance civic education programmes which foster empathy and compassion among students. Wong said this during a Special Chamber session in the Dewan Rakyat today, in response to a question from Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah (BN-Paya Besar), regarding the government's position on the incident involving a special needs student who was injured while in class on Oct 12, 2023. Wong said that MOE remains committed to safeguarding the well-being of all students, regardless of background, and prioritises creating a safe and inclusive school environment which supports their holistic development. Commenting on the specific case, he said that the ministry had taken both immediate and long-term measures. These included actions by the school, which implemented several intervention steps such as providing psychological, social, and counselling support to the student and the family, through a home visit programme by teachers. He added that investigations were also conducted by the Selangor Education Department and the district education office, to determine the exact cause of the incident. 'The ministry found that the incident was an accident and did not involve professional negligence or any breach of conduct warranting disciplinary action against the officers involved,' he said.
