JOHOR BAHRU – A mother expressed her disappointment after her son, who is also a nasal cancer patient, not only became a victim of bullying but also suffered a brain concussion that has disrupted his life.
Siti Suhana Misdi, 39, said her son, Izzul Islam Azuan Isaidi, 10, was assaulted by a Standard Six student on Feb 21 at a religious school.
She said the act was believed to have stemmed from dissatisfaction after the victim’s older sister rejected the advances of the 12-year-old boy.
“The incident happened at around 5pm when my son was beaten, kicked, his head slammed left and right and forced to remove his clothes. As a result, he frequently complained of headaches and his body became weak.
“Doctors confirmed he suffered a brain concussion and required intensive treatment at a private hospital from March 12 to March 26,” she said.
Siti Suhana said she only found out about the incident on March 24 after her daughter revealed it, worried that her brother’s condition was worsening.
She lodged a police report at the Taman Universiti police station on March 26, but was later informed that the case was not suitable for an investigation paper to be opened and the only action taken was a meeting between both families.
“To this day, I am dissatisfied because the impact on my son is very serious. He is unable to concentrate on his studies or participate in sports. Doctors also informed that his recovery process could take up to three years and he is at risk of seizures if he falls or faints,” she said.
Even worse, Siti Suhana said her son was once again bullied on Aug 7 at a national school in Skudai, which led to him being hospitalised.
“In the 10am incident, a different person hit my son’s head with his hand. I don’t know why my son is always targeted—maybe because he is seen as weak due to his illness. Yet, his condition had already improved by 80 per cent after undergoing treatment for nasal cancer over the past two years,” she said.
She hoped firm action will be taken to prevent similar incidents from happening to other students.
Meanwhile, Johor State Education and Information Committee chairman Aznan Tamin said his office, together with the Johor State Education Department, have already taken note of the complaint.
“The student and his family have also been visited for further action,” he said when contacted.