ALOR SETAR, May 1 -- The principal of Sekolah Menengah Keat Hwa (Persendirian) has resigned following a sexual harassment scandal involving a male teacher.

The school's vice-principal has also stepped down temporarily while investigations continue, news portal Malaysiakini reported today.

Late last night, the school board said Chang Siew Hong as principal resigned for health reasons while vice-principal Khor Chee Beng is stepping down temporarily to allow the investigation to proceed smoothly.

The board has now formed a special task force to oversee school operations during this period and will file a formal report to the United School Committees' Association of Kedah.

The school board plans to form an independent investigation team t...