Siti Suhana Misdi, 39, said her son, Izzul Islam Azuan Isaidi, who had battled nose cancer since the age of eight, was assaulted by a Year Six pupil at a religious school on February 21.
According to her, the attack allegedly stemmed from resentment after the victim’s older sister rejected the advances of the 12-year-old perpetrator.
“The incident happened around 5pm when my son was beaten, kicked, his head slammed repeatedly, and forced to remove his clothes. Since then, he often complains of severe headaches and his body has grown weak.
“Doctors confirmed he suffered a concussion and required intensive treatment at a private hospital from March 12 to 26,” she said.
Siti Suhana added that she only learned of the attack three days later, on March 24, when her daughter revealed what had happened after growing concerned about her brother’s worsening condition.
She lodged a police report at Taman Universiti Police Station on March 26, but was informed that the case was not suitable for investigation and instead resolved through a meeting between both families.
“To this day, I feel dissatisfied because the impact on my son has been very serious. He struggles to focus on his studies and can no longer play sports. Doctors also warned that his recovery may take up to three years and he remains at risk of seizures if he faints or falls,” she explained.
Tragically, Izzul Islam was bullied again on August 7, this time at a national school in Skudai.
“In the 10am incident, a different student hit my son on the head with his hand. I don’t understand why he keeps being targeted, maybe because he is seen as weak due to his illness. Yet, his health had improved by 80% following two years of cancer treatment,” she said.
She urged for firm action to prevent other students from facing similar ordeals. Meanwhile, Johor State Education and Information Committee chairman Aznan Tamin said the state education department had taken note of the complaint.
“The student and his family have already been visited for further action,” he said when contacted.
Source : Sinar Harian
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