Teacher to be charged tomorrow for beating student to death
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Reuters) – A 57‑year‑old female teacher will be charged tomorrow at Kota Bharu High Court for allegedly running over two Form‑One students in front of the Surau at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK)…
Source: Utusan Malaysia · Remaja · October 12, 2026 at 8:02 AM · AI-assisted report
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KOTA BHARU, 12 OCTOBER 2026 —
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Reuters) – A 57‑year‑old female teacher will be charged tomorrow at Kota Bharu High Court for allegedly running over two Form‑One students in front of the Surau at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Tanjong Mas, Kelantan, an incident that left one girl dead and the other seriously injured in April.
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The prosecution, confirmed by Kelantan Police Chief Datuk Mohd Yusoff Mamat, will bring two counts under the Penal Code: Section 304A for causing death by negligence and Section 336 for causing hurt. Yusoff said the teacher “is to be charged … for causing death and for causing injury” and that the case will be heard in Kota Bharu.
The crash occurred at about 1.50 p.m. on 12 April when the teacher’s sport‑utility vehicle (SUV) allegedly accelerated unintentionally, broke through a barrier and struck the two pupils standing near the school surau.
Police investigations found the driver “pressed the accelerator pedal too hard, causing the vehicle to lose control.” The impact caused severe head trauma to one student, who was pronounced dead at the scene, while the second student sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for further treatment.
The incident prompted a two‑day detention of the teacher on 13 April for investigative purposes. Authorities said the detention was to assist the probe into the fatal collision. No further details on the teacher’s employment or disciplinary status were released.
The case has drawn public attention to road safety around school premises and the responsibilities of school staff. Under Section 304A, the offence carries a maximum imprisonment of up to three years, a fine, or both, while Section 336 can attract up to two years’ jail, a fine, or both, according to the Penal Code. Yusoff noted that the charges “relate to negligence causing death and conduct endangering the lives or safety of others.”
The upcoming court appearance marks the first judicial step after months of media coverage of the tragedy. No verdict has been rendered, and the teacher remains presumed innocent until proven otherwise. The prosecution will present evidence of the vehicle’s loss of control and the resulting injuries, while the defence is expected to address the alleged pedal‑press error.
The incident has also raised concerns among parents and educators about the adequacy of traffic management at school sites in Kelantan. While the source did not provide statistics on similar accidents, the case underscores the legal exposure of school personnel when involved in vehicular incidents on school grounds.
The court is scheduled to hear the case tomorrow; no further procedural dates have been announced.