KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 4 -- The Kedah Education Department has removed two teachers suspected of being involved in alleged sexual misconduct from their respective Education Ministry (MoE) institutions in the state.

In a statement, the department said both cases - which are unrelated - are currently under investigation.

"The Kedah Education Department takes seriously the allegations of sexual misconduct involving two teachers in the state, as circulated on social media. Action has been taken by removing them from MoE institutions until investigations are completed.

"The Kedah Education Department does not compromise on any behaviour involving sexual misconduct and will continue to ensure that the safety and wellbeing of students, teachers a...