Malaysia investigates viral Sabah school bullying video amid unverified claims student suffered broken leg
Authorities in Sabah are investigating a viral video allegedly showing a student being bullied at a school in the state’s interior. The footage began circulating online on 23 June, although the exact date of the incident has not been confirmed.
MALAYSIA: Authorities in Sabah are investigating a viral video that allegedly shows a student being bullied at a school in the state’s interior.
The footage began circulating on social media on 23 June 2026, drawing public attention and concern.
However, the exact date of the incident have not been officially confirmed.
In the video, which is approximately one minute and 30 seconds long, a student can be seen crying while another individual appears to pull the victim’s hair before the student is led towards a restroom area.
The recording also appears to show the student being confronted and later being brought to wash their face.
According to comments circulating on social media, some users alleged that the incident occurred at Sekolah Kebangsaan Enubai in Tenom, Sabah. This has not been confirmed by police or education authorities.
In an update posted in the comments section of a Threads post, a photo was shared showing the victim with a cast on her left leg and using a wheelchair.
The caption of the post suggested that the student’s leg was broken, although this detail has not been independently verified by authorities.
Police and education authorities respond
According to Sinar Harian, Tenom district police chief Superintendent Azmir Abd Razak confirmed that a report had been received regarding the incident.
He said police have opened an investigation and are currently gathering information.
Sabah Education Department director Datuk Raisin Saidin also confirmed that the department is aware of the case and is awaiting a full report.
Authorities have not released details on the identities of those involved.
Growing concern over bullying cases in Sabah
The incident comes amid increasing public concern over student bullying cases in Sabah that have recently drawn widespread attention on social media.
In a case reported in May this year, seven secondary school students in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, were detained to assist investigations into a viral bullying incident involving a female student.
Police said at the time that six female students and one male student aged between 15 and 17 were involved, with the male student believed to have recorded the incident.
Authorities said that case was being investigated under Sections 147 and 506 of the Malaysian Penal Code for rioting and criminal intimidation.
The victim was also reported to have sustained bruises and minor injuries following the incident.
That earlier case also drew public concern after a video circulated online, with reports suggesting possible misunderstandings and questions over the involvement of bystanders.
