The Malaysian Ministry of Education has begun an internal investigation following the circulation of an audio recording in which a teacher allegedly told a student who struggles with the Malay language to “go back to China.”
In the widely shared audio clip, a conversation between the teacher and someone claiming to be a relative of the student reveals disturbing details about the incident.
The Ministry spokesperson told Free Malaysia Today “A thorough internal investigation is underway.”
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The spokesperson also stated they do not tolerate racial remarks or discrimination within the education system.
The Ministry has scheduled a meeting with the student’s parents and made psychosocial support services available.
Here’s what happened.
Audio Recording Reveals Details of Racial Incident at Malaysian School
The audio recording captured a confrontation between the teacher and a man who identified himself as a relative of the student.
When questioned about why she called the student “stupid” and made him sit next to a rubbish bin, the teacher replied it was because the student did not understand what she said in Malay.
The man then asked if she had told the student to “go back to China,” to which the teacher admitted she had.
After the relative pointed out that such remarks could be seen as racist and that fellow Malaysians should respect one another, the teacher defended herself.
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“I’ve said this before, and others have too. Nobody’s ever complained,” she stated in the recording.
The teacher further commented on the student’s language skills, saying: “If he is 13 years old and cannot speak (Malay), we can’t say it’s okay. If his parents can’t speak (Malay), then what should we do? If the parents also don’t speak Malay, go back to China then.”
Towards the end of the recording, the teacher claimed she was not feeling well and would be taking medical leave.
She then threatened to report the caller for invading her privacy, adding that her husband is a police officer who could track him down.
School Administration and Ministry Take Action on Racial Incident
Following the incident, the student’s parents lodged a police report but later withdrew it after meeting with the school principal, according to Sin Chew Daily News.
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On 20 Mar 2025, the school held a meeting with its Parent Teacher Association to discuss the matter.
The teacher has since admitted her mistake and agreed to apologize to the student’s parents. The school also submitted a report to the district’s education bureau.
The Education Ministry has reiterated that government schools must uphold respect for Malaysia’s diverse racial, religious, and cultural backgrounds.
They noted that teachers receive specialized training to enhance professionalism, ethical standards, and classroom communication skills.
The Ministry remains committed to fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students regardless of background.
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