Courts Crime

Female teacher suspected of molesting student suspended, says Fadhlina

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NIBONG TEBAL: A female teacher who was recently accused of molesting a male student has been suspended pending the conclusion of investigations into the case. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek stated that the teacher must fully comply with the investigation process, both those conducted by the police and, subsequently, the Education Ministry. “It is still under … Read more

Federal Court upholds constitutionality of vernacular schools in Malaysia

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PETALING JAYA: The Federal Court has ruled that vernacular schools are constitutional in a majority two-one decision, dismissing the appeal of two non-governmental organisations (NGOs) which sought to declare that the use of Chinese and Tamil languages as the medium of instruction in vernacular schools goes against the Federal Constitution. A three-member Federal Court bench … Read more