World · Malaysia Bureau
Student awarded RM30,000 compensation after teacher assault fractures leg
A court has ruled that a Kafa teacher and the Terengganu Islamic Foundation are liable for injuries sustained by a student whose leg was broken during an assault at the religious school.
LSN Malaysia ·
A pupil who suffered a fractured leg at an Islamic religious school has been awarded RM30,000 in compensation following a court ruling against the instructor and the institution responsible.
The court determined that the teacher was directly responsible for the assault that resulted in the student's injury. Additionally, the Terengganu Islamic Foundation was found to bear vicarious liability for the actions of its employee.
The judgment underscores the legal responsibility of educational institutions to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students in their care. Schools and their management bodies can be held accountable when staff members cause harm to pupils through violent conduct.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about the use of excessive force in educational settings in Malaysia. Parents and education advocates have long called for stricter oversight of disciplinary practices in schools to prevent injuries to students.