KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry will provide full cooperation regarding the case of a male student who died after allegedly being beaten by classmates at a vocational college in Lahad Datu, Sabah.
In a statement today, the ministry said it has taken action by providing welfare assistance to the victim's family.
It said the ministry had also offered psychosocial support to the families of the victims, students, teachers, and all of the college community.
"The Education Ministry expresses condolences and sympathy to the family of Muhd Nazmie Aizat Muhd Narul Azman, a vocational college student in Sabah who passed away on Friday.
"At the same time, the MOE calls on all parties to respect the privacy of the victims' families.
"The ministry does not tolerate bullying in any educational institution under its jurisdiction," it said.
Yesterday, Muhd Nazmie was found unconscious by the on-duty warden at 6.50am.
District police chief Assistant Commissioner Dr Rohan Shah Ahmad said they received a report from the college director regarding the incident.
He said subsequent checks revealed signs of injuries and bruises on several parts of the victim's body.
Police have detained 13 male students aged between 16 and 19 and seized a smart phone charging device believed to be related to the investigation of the case.
The police are also looking for seven independent witnesses to assist in the investigation. The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.