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Mass Hysteria In Brunei Schools: Police Again Warns

Bandar Seri Begawan – As the mass hysteria concern spreads in Brunei schools cooperation from top government departments have been called in to contain the situation.

The Prime Minister’s Office, Mufti, Health and the Religious Affairs Ministries, the Royal Police Force, the Internal Security Department and the Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Tahfiz Institution are now working together to counter the mysterious occurrence, Radio Television Brunei (RTB).

Meanwhile the Brunei police has again warned people not to be influenced by false information and rumours about mass hysteria in girls schools here, particularly through the Short Messaging Services (SMS).

The police will not hesitate to investigate such cases and reminded that spreading false information is a criminal offence and these offenders could be fined or jailed.

RTB News Centre said meanwhile that the Ministry of Education is now taking necessary steps to restore a mass hysteria outbreak at the Mengelait Secondary School on Wednesday involving six students and at the Syydinia Husain Secondary School Jerudong on Thursday during which 25

students fell victims.

The ministry said, the situation was under controlled with the cooperation between school staff and parents.

The Ministry also announced with this incident, the schools concerned have prepared clear guidelines and action plan for the staff and students.

So far, parents and caretakers have given their full cooperation to ensure the peace and the smooth running of schools.

With regards to this, the Ministry of Education seeks for cooperation and calmness from all parties, especially parents. -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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