{"id":23807,"date":"2026-07-28T13:10:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T13:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/disabled-teen-in-msia-drops-out-of-school-after-facing-constant-bullying-called-alien\/"},"modified":"2026-07-28T13:10:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T13:10:27","slug":"disabled-teen-in-msia-drops-out-of-school-after-facing-constant-bullying-called-alien","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobuzo.com\/en\/disabled-teen-in-msia-drops-out-of-school-after-facing-constant-bullying-called-alien\/","title":{"rendered":"Disabled teen in M\u2019sia drops out of school after facing constant bullying, called \u2018alien\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Disabled teen quits school after facing repeated mockery<\/h2>\n

A 17-year-old student in Malaysia with spina bifida, a medical condition that affects the spine, dropped out of school after enduring repeated bullying.<\/p>\n

She was reportedly mocked by peers for her mobility and appearance.<\/p>\n

Schoolmates called her an “alien” and “orphan”<\/h3>\n

According to activist Afiq Nordin, Shafika Salim was enrolled in a special education programme.<\/p>\n

While in school, she was taunted with terms such as “alien”.<\/p>\n

However, the most hurtful insult came when she was mocked for being an orphan.<\/p>\n

The bullying gradually eroded her confidence and led her to stop attending classes last year.<\/p>\n

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Shafika then eventually dropped out of school.<\/p>\n

Activist calls on education ministry to take action<\/h3>\n

Mr Afiq emphasised that Shafika had no learning difficulties and could read and count like any other student.<\/p>\n

Her challenges were physical, not intellectual.<\/p>\n

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Source: Harian Metro<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

He revealed that she is not the only disabled student facing bullying in school.<\/p>\n

Mr Afiq cites similar accounts from several other teens sharing the same plight.<\/p>\n

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Through sharing Shafika’s story on social media, he hopes to convince Malaysia’s education ministry to establish a more comprehensive approach to ensure disabled students do not fall behind or drop out.<\/p>\n

This includes building accessible facilities, ensuring sufficient emotional support and protection from bullying.<\/p>\n

Teen and mother receiving help from activist<\/h3>\n

To help Shafika, Mr Afiq and his team are providing her with an electric wheelchair. They are also building a ramp at her home to improve mobility.<\/p>\n

They further plan to register Shafika for skills training in makeup at a community college.<\/p>\n

Additionally, they are looking for a teacher to assist Shafika’s mother, a single parent, in learning to read, write, and count.<\/p>\n

Mr Afiq hopes Shafika’s story will raise public awareness and ensure equal opportunities for education, skills training, and independent living.<\/p>\n

Also read: Suspected bully punches Qihua primary school pupil repeatedly for 4 minutes, police investigations ongoing
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Suspected bully punches Qihua primary school pupil repeatedly for 4 minutes, police investigations ongoing<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Featured image adapted fro<\/em>m Harian Metro.<\/em><\/p>\n

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