Independent task force set up to probe death of Dr Tay

PETALING JAYA: An independent Special Task Force has been set up to investigate the incident of the death of a pathology specialist in Lahad Datu, announces Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. The Health Minister said the task force, which takes effect from Oct 10, would be chaired by former Public Services Department director-general Tan Sri Borhan...

Over 300 complaints received via Health Ministry’s MyHelp system

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 318 complaints have been logged through the MyHelp system, the Health Ministry's reporting channel for bullying cases, since its launch on Oct 1, 2022. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad said of the complaints received, 72 were filed by medical officers, with four identified as having elements of bullying. "These four...

Prosecution seeks death penalty for six former UPNM students in fatal bullying case

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal was informed on Wednesday (May 15) that the conduct of six former students of Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM), who tortured UPNM Naval Cadet Officer Zulfarhan Osman Zulkarnain, resulting in scalding burns covering 80% of his body from 90 instances of steam ironing, constituted an extreme act. Deputy Public Prosecutor K....

The Glory Villain Kim Hieora Admits To Being “Bystander” In Gang Of School Bullies, Her Victims Say She Did More Than That

Her victims claim the actress sent them on cigarette runs and took money from them. Korean actress Kim Hieora, who gained popularity for her role as drug-addled bully Lee Sara in hit Netflix drama The Glory, has admitted to being part of a group of bullies when she was in middle school. The 34-year-old’s revelation was in response to an exposé by Korean news outlet Dispatch...

“They Threw His Socks And Underwear In The Toilet”: Korean Star Cha In Pyo’s Son Bullied In School Because His Parents Are Celebs

Life is not always easy when you have famous parents. Many of us would recognise Korean star Cha In Pyo, 55, from  his hit dramas Star in My Heart (1997) and Fireworks (2000). The actor, who is often credited as the “First Prince Charming of the Korean wave", married actress Shin Ae Ra in 1995. They welcomed their son Jung Min in...

Fadhlina: No compromise on bullying, immorality and racial segregation in schools

NIBONG TEBAL: There will be zero tolerance for bullying, sexual misconduct and racial segregation in schools, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. This will not happen on her watch in any school in the country, she added. "While we have already put certain rules and regulations in place to curb bullying and sexual misconduct, there are people who...