I condemn strongly the “threats” that has made against multiple schools and institution of education around the country by certain irresponsible quarters.
I call upon the Police Department and all relevant authorities to take all necessary actions and conduct a thorough investigation on this matter to trace and detect the source of all these threats.
The fullest weight of the law must come upon these irresponsible quarters who threaten the safety and security of children.
On top of the 11 schools in the Klang Valley, Penang that were reported to receive such threat, today we also received news of another of such threat in a school in Bandar Kuching.
I am in contact with the management of the school and they have responded and working closely with the authorities well to guarantee the safety and security of the students and staff of the school. They have done a sweep of the school and so far no of such threats has been found.
Additional steps will continue to be taken to ensure the safety and security of the students.
Such act is highly irresponsible as schools are supposed to be the safest place for our students to learn and to grow. Not only is this act disruptive to the classes the students have to go through, but any act targeting the safety and security of our children is most despicable indeed.
That is why I urge for all hands of deck in order for us to get to the bottom of such threats and work closely as a society to make sure our young ones are protected.
I also encourage members of public to not spread or create unverified rumours that may cause unnecessary panic during this time and allow the authorities to do all what is necessary.