Student's fracture worsens after 'ketuk ketampi' punishment

The knee fracture of a Standard Five student in Tanah Merah, Kelantan allegedly got worse after his teacher made him do “ketuk ketampi” (squats) as punishment for missing school.

School authorities have apologised to the family but the student is said to be traumatised and scared of going back to school.

The boy initially fractured his knee three months ago when...