Summary

  • Penang Education Department launches internal investigation.
  • Student allegedly targeted by sexual harassment and cyberbullying.
  • Psychosocial support being provided to the victim.
  • Police and MCMC investigations are ongoing.

GEORGE TOWN, August 7 — The Penang State Education Department (JPNPP) has launched an internal investigation into a case involving a female secondary school student.

Allegedly subjected to sexual harassment and AI-generated cyberbullying. JPNPP said it is cooperating fully with police while providing psychosocial support to the student.

And reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy against sexual misconduct and bullying. The victim’s family has lodged three police reports and filed a complaint with the.

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) after manipulated AI images and fake social media accounts allegedly using the student’s identity were circulated publicly.