Police have said the boy took the handgun from home in his backpack and fired a single shot through Abby Zwerner's hand and chest.

Ipoh High Court judge K Muniandy says the dismissal of Yahaya Wahi, who has a phobia of water, is against the nature of justice and procedural fairness.

The boy reportedly told another teacher that a 'voice' had told him to carry out the action.

Questions are raised over Cikgu Fadli's public criticism after a series of politically laced statements in praise of the former education minister.

Mohd Fadli Mohamed Salleh says he has been cleared of three accusations brought against him after his criticism of the education system and syllabus.

The education director-general says Mohd Fadli Mohamed Salleh was told to submit a written representation or explanation, which the board has since received.

The teacher, who has not been identified, thought a constant flow of fresh water into the pool would keep it Covid free and left the tap on from late June to early September.

The case of teacher Herry Wirawan has shocked Indonesia and shone a spotlight on the need to protect children from sexual violence in the country's religious boarding schools.

Bandung district court in West Java found Herry Wirawan guilty of raping 13 female students, all minors, and impregnating at least eight of them.

Mohd Faizal Amir faces a maximum of 20 years in prison and whipping if convicted.

The teacher believes her Muslim name and her hijab are preventing her from finding a permanent teaching job.

Education ministry says the teacher will remain at the state education department pending completion of an investigation into the matter.