KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 11 -- The Ministry of Education (MOE) has reiterated that it will not compromise on any matter related to bullying in schools.

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said the ministry has never sought to shield any party involved in such incidents, contrary to certain allegations.

"The ministry will not compromise on any matter related to bullying. Secondly, MOE will not and has never attempted to protect anyone involved, as alleged," he told the Dewan Rakyat today.

He was responding to a supplementary question from Semporna MP Tan Sri Shafie Apdal, who referred to the ongoing bullying case involving Zara Qairina and asked what measures were being taken to protect students and ensure justice.

Shafie also stressed th...