A teacher allegedly forced a seven-year-old student at a childcare centre in Taman Sri Kluang, Johor, to drink chilli-infused water.
Kluang police chief ACP Bahrin Mohd Noh received a report lodged by the child’s guardian at about 8.46pm on Thursday (28 May).
The parent said the teacher had compelled the child to consume the spicy drink.
Source: Canva AI, for illustration purposes only.
ACP Bahrin added that the police are still investigating the case.
He added that they would announce further developments in due course.
The Malaysian police are investigating the matter under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001.
The allegation gained attention after a post on the Facebook page This is Johor went viral.
The post claimed that a teacher at the kindergarten had abused and physically punished pupils.
Source: The Sun Malaysia
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the nearest police station or the Kluang district police headquarters at 07-7784222.
Also read: S’pore preschool teacher jailed 8 months for slapping toddler & pushing his face during feeding
Have news you must share? Get in touch with us via email at news@mustsharenews.com.
Featured image by Canva AI, for illustration purposes only, and The Sun Malaysia.