KOTA KINABALU, Dec. 21 -- All educators, particularly those in tahfiz institutions, have been reminded to exercise greater prudence in educating students, especially in matters related to discipline.

Director of the Sabah Islamic Religious Affairs Department, Datuk Jumain Abdul Ghani, stressed that physical violence is not an appropriate educational method, even when students commit disciplinary offences.

"My advice is that when educating children, if there are mistakes, especially in terms of discipline, proper educational procedures must be followed.

"As an experienced educator, one should give advice in a wise and appropriate manner without resorting to harsh treatment of the students concerned," he said when met by the media after ...