BETONG, Sarawak: Police have launched investigations into a viral bullying incident in Betong involving criminal intimidation and causing hurt.
Betong police chief Deputy Superintendant Zamry Alli said they detected a viral video which was circulated on TikTok and Facebook at around 8am on Monday.
"The video shows a teen being slapped on the face several times by another individual," he said in a statement.
He said the video also shows several other teens in the vicinity during the incident.
"We can confirm that the incident occurred at Spaoh, Betong.
"We have received a report from the victim over the incident," he said adding that police have opened investigations under Section 323 and 506 of the Penal Code for causing hurt and criminal intimidation.
He said they were also investigating the case for misuse of network facilities under Section 233 of the Communication and Multimedia Act.
"We urge the public to refrain from speculating on the case and allow us to investigated the matter.
"Those with information on the case can contact the Betong police at 083-472345," he said.
Earlier, a video of a bullying incident went viral depicting a boy in tears after being slapped by another boy.
According to a whistleblower site, the incident purportedly took place in Sarawak and the victim was slapped for not replying to calls and messages from the alleged bully.
