Police probe suspected bullying case involving 10-year-old girl in Tenom school dorm

TENOM, June 24 — Police are investigating a suspected bullying case involving a 10-year-old woman in a faculty dormitory within the district.

Tenom district police chief Supt Azmir Abdul Razak stated an investigation paper was opened after a police report was acquired right this moment, and the case is being investigated below Part 325 and 507B of the Penal Code, in addition to Part 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

“Preliminary investigations discovered the incident was believed to have occurred on June 11, 2026 at a faculty dormitory in Tenom district. The sufferer was reported to have been injured and was referred to hospital for additional remedy.

“Three people had been referred to as to the Tenom district police headquarters to help investigations, together with the perpetrators and people believed to be concerned with recording and spreading the video of the incident. A number of case proof was additionally seized for investigation functions,” he stated in a press release right here final night time. 

He additionally suggested to not speculate or unfold the bullying video as it could have an effect on investigation and negatively influence the sufferer’s emotional state.

The investigation is ongoing and the investigation paper will likely be referred to the deputy public prosecutor for additional instruction, he added. — Bernama