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Viral Johor bullying video sparks police probe
SERI ALAM: Police have launched an investigation after a viral video showed a boy kicking another child at an apartment's common area in Molek Ria here.
District police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Sohaimi Ishak said the one-minute 24-second clip, uploaded on Facebook under the account "Doe John", was detected yesterday.
Police later confirmed the assault happened on July 14 at 2.03pm.
The victim's 33-year-old mother lodged a report after the video resurfaced. Checks revealed the alleged assailant, also a boy, lives in the same housing area.
Sohaimi said the case is being investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt, which carries up to a year in jail, a fine of up to RM2,000, or both.
He confirmed both boys are minors but shared no further details.
He also urged the public not to speculate or spread unverified claims.
Yesterday, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the state will initiate an anti-bullying committee under a directive by the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim.
The special committee will coordinate efforts among enforcement agencies, schools and state bodies to crack down on bullying in schools and hostels.
