Teo: School principal transferred out for alleged sexual grooming

The secondary school principal who allegedly sexually groomed a male student has been transferred out of the school in Johor Baru.

Deputy Education Minister Teo Nie Ching said on Sunday that the move was taken as the ministry looked into the serious allegation.

Teo, who is also Kulai MP, also urged the victim to lodge a report with the police, adding that this will enable a more thorough investigation to be carried out.