KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 -- The principal of Foon Yew High School's Kulai campus has resigned amid a growing sexual misconduct scandal and widespread criticism over the school's handling of student complaints.

Gan Chuang Chee submitted his resignation on April 12, which the school board accepted during a meeting held the following day.

"After careful discussions, the board of directors unanimously decided to respect Principal Gan's resignation," the school announced in a notice posted on its official website.

Foon Yew High School, founded in 1913 and now the largest Chinese vernacular independent school in Malaysia, operates three campuses in Stulang Laut, Kulai and Masai.

The controversy began earlier this month when a male student was...