MINISTER URGES COMPASSION
Sarawak’s Minister of Women, Children and Community Well-being Development Fatimah Abdullah urged the public not to “be quick to condemn, label or shame” the teenager without understanding the circumstances surrounding the incident.
In a Facebook post on Thursday, she said violence involving weapons must be taken seriously, but cautioned against judging the teenager without understanding the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“Any incident involving violence or the use of a weapon must be taken seriously and addressed appropriately to protect the entire school community,” said Fatimah.
“At the same time, this matter must be approached with care and compassion. The adolescent involved is still growing and developing.
“Accountability and compassion are not mutually exclusive. We can uphold the safety of teachers and students while ensuring that the adolescent is treated with dignity and receives appropriate guidance and support,” she said.
Fatimah also urged the public not to share footage of the attack, warning that doing so could cause further distress, expose those involved to online harassment and compromise their privacy.
“Social media must not become a platform for public shaming or trial by public opinion,” she said.