An apology puts out the fire

The teacher who incited others to torch one of her students, has apologised to the boy's parents.

GEORGE TOWN: An apology has apparently settled the controversial case of a teacher inciting others to torch one of her students simply for clicking “Like” for Israel on Facebook.

State education department director Osman Hussain said the issue was settled last week during a closed door meeting at the secondary school in Taman Tasek Mutiara in Simpang Ampat.

“We have managed to resolve the issue amicably. The teacher has apologised for her mistake to the boy’s parents.

“The case is closed for now,” Osman told FMT when contacted.

On rumours that the Form Five student was being harassed in school following the incident, he said the boy can always lodge a complaint to the department for immediate action.

“But so far we have not heard anything like that. But we will take action if such a thing happens,” assured Osman.

Meanwhile, the police sought assistance of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) in its investigation of the case.

So far police have recorded statements from five persons, including the schoolboy and teacher.