BESUT, June 29 -- Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara) chairman Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has denied any attempts by Mara Junior Science College (MRSM) to cover up bullying cases in its boarding schools.

He said he was disheartened by the recent incident in Besut MRSM and stressed that bullying has no place in the schools, describing it as contrary to the values and character-building mission of the institution.

"There was no attempt by the principal, warden, or teachers to cover up the case. I have always issued a stern warning - bullying will not be tolerated under any circumstances," he commented on Facebook.

"Should there be any effort to hide or sweep such incidents under the rug, those responsible, whether the principal, warden, or teache...