Education Ministry to cooperate in probe into death of college student in Lahat Datu

PUTRAJAYA: The Education Ministry will fully cooperate in the investigation into the death of a vocational college student who was found dead in a dormitory with injuries and bruises on his body on Friday (March 22).

The ministry said on Saturday (March 23) that it would not compromise with bullying in all educational institutions under its management.

“The Education Ministry expresses sadness and condolences to the family of the victim, a vocational college student in Sabah.

“The death of the victim is still under investigation by the authorities, and the ministry is ready to provide its full cooperation,” it said in a statement.

The ministry said it had provided welfare assistance to the victim’s family.

“Psychosocial support has been offered to the family members, other students, teachers and all college students,” according to the statement.

On Friday, the 17-year-old male student was found dead on the floor with injuries and bruises on several parts of the body in the dormitory.

Lahad Datu police chief ACP Dr Rohan Shah Ahmad said police believed that there was a misunderstanding between the victim and other students that allegedly led to his death.

He said 13 male students, aged 16 to 19, were detained under Section 302 of the Penal Code. – Bernama