KUCHING: DAPSY Kuching secretary Lesley Chong has urged the government to implement Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) and enforce stricter accountability following the recent student gang rape case in Melaka.
“This incident is a tragic reflection of our failure to protect children, especially young girls, from sexual violence,” she said.
Chong criticised the decision to allow the perpetrators to sit for their SPM exams, saying it sends a wrong message that privilege outweighs justice.
“If the offenders are given a second chance so easily, who protects the victim whose life has been scarred? Has anyone ensured she gets the support she needs?” she asked.
She said schools must be safe spaces and stressed the importance of CSE to teach students about consent, respect and bodily autonomy.
“The fact that the act was filmed and circulated online shows a serious lack of empathy,” she added.
Chong urged the Education Ministry and authorities to act quickly to ensure justice, protect victims and enforce a zero tolerance policy against sexual violence.
“Instead of telling girls what to do, society must teach boys about consent and respect,” she said.
By Connie Chieng