Cover image via The Star Online38-year-old Saw Say Wei and his wife, the parents of a 9-year-old girl who was allegedly physically abused by her class teacher for drinking water without permission during class, is urging the Education Ministry to ban the teacher from teaching any further
The girl's father, who works as an engineering manager, in a press conference organised by Senai assemblywoman Wong Shu Qi on 19 July said his heart sank at the sight of his daughter's bruises on her bottom and palms when she got home from school on 1 July
According to the father, the teacher admitted to caning his daughter three times on her bottom and twice on her palm for the sole reason of not seeking permission before drinking water, The Start reported
Lending her support, Senai assemblywoman Wong Shu Qi urged the ministry to ensure that the teacher is banned from all schools
Image via Wong Shu Qi
