The Ministry of Education (MoE) has launched an investigation into sexual assault allegations made against a teacher by a student at a Georgetown school.
According to a release issued by the Ministry on Wednesday, it became aware of the allegations against the teacher on Friday, March 13, 2026. Reports stated that at least nine female students have made the damning allegations against the male teacher.
As such, the Ministry stated that in accordance with established standard operating procedures, the accused teacher was immediately placed on administrative leave on the same date.
The statement further added that the Welfare Department of the Department of Education met with one of the parents on Friday last and another on Monday, March 16, 2026. A third parent met with the officials on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the Ministry added.
During these closed-door meetings, each parent was issued a referral letter to the Child Protection Agency, consistent with standard operating procedures.
However, each affected student is to undergo a forensic interview to be conducted by Blossom Inc. To date, one such interview has been completed.
Meanwhile, the Education Ministry refuted claims that there has been a delay in the ongoing investigation.
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