A fight involving female secondary school students occurred outside a school in Bedong, Kedah on May 14 between 1pm and 2pm, drawing viral attention on social media [1, 2]. Police have identified between six and ten female students aged approximately 13 to 16 years old as involved in the incident [1, 2]. Authorities clarified that only two or three students actively fought while others tried to break it up, making the altercation appear larger than it was. "Our review of the viral video found that the actions of several students attempting to break up the fight created the impression that everyone at the scene was involved in the incident," said ACP Hanyan Ramlan [1].
No serious injuries or weapons were reported, though some students suffered minor bruises [1, 2]. The fight reportedly stemmed from a misunderstanding among students from the same school, possibly related to social media activity [1, 2]. School officials had attempted to resolve tensions earlier in the day before the incident escalated after class ended [2].
Police opened seven investigation papers and recorded seven statements related to the case [1, 2]. No arrests or remands have been made so far [1]. Police urged the public not to speculate or spread misleading information that could disrupt the investigation. "Police always take incidents involving school students seriously and advise the public not to make speculation that could disrupt investigations," ACP Hanyan Ramlan said [2].
A police report was lodged at 5:30pm on May 14 following the fight [2]. Police held a press conference on May 15 to clarify details and announce the investigation launch [1, 2]. Authorities continue to probe the incident as student statements are assessed.
