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— KittyPooh (@KittyPo80176717) January 6, 2023

2. He also urged athletes and former sportspeople to come forward with their experiences of abuse.

"The last thing we want is to just come out hard on this without educating society. Hopefully it will lead people to understand the Safe Sports Act better."

— BFM News (@NewsBFM) January 4, 2023

Physical punishment of children, whether in the home or in school, brings little benefit as a form of discipline. It is usually harmful to the child. There are many better ways to discipline and support children. https://t.co/BtD9AX1Ta5

— Amar-Singh HSS (@DrAmarMOH) January 3, 2023

“I have forgiven the coach,” said Abd Halim Bakar, father of a 14-year-old volleyball player who was slapped by the Melaka coach.

“I do not see what the big deal is. There are no signs of injury on my daughter’s face. The action (of slapping) is normal."https://t.co/2GxvRAOFvZ

— TheVibes.com (@thevibesnews) January 3, 2023

Melaka volleyball club is now using its under-14 and under-16 players to excuse the abusive misconduct of its coach, who slapped two of his players during a tournament in December.

The club posted multiple photos of the players with the coach.https://t.co/QcKMIOoD9c

— SAYS (@saysdotcom) January 3, 2023

According to the club, while the players were disappointed with the coach's action on the day of the incident, however, a single mistake should not overshadow all the good that he has done for the team.https://t.co/QcKMIOoD9c

— SAYS (@saysdotcom) January 3, 2023

Dear YB @NancyShukri, let's give this Ab Halim Bakar 'Father of the Year' award for thinking it is ok for his daughter to be slapped because of a game.

YB @hannahyeoh, @BA_Malaysia, please get coach Misbun to slap his young charges for not winning the Junior WC. https://t.co/tLsOAnSE0Y

— Alawiyah Yussof 🏴 (@AlawiyahYussof) January 3, 2023

Volleyball slap saga: Father of teen hopes coach won't be punishedhttps://t.co/Q0qI02T2gb https://t.co/Q0qI02T2gb

— The Star (@staronline) January 3, 2023

This is wrong. Spoken to @FadhlinaSiddiq and we are both getting more information on this incident. https://t.co/cXOvgTebYF

— Hannah Yeoh (@hannahyeoh) January 1, 2023

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— Luqman (@_luqmansalam) January 1, 2023

JUST IN

The volleyball coach who was recently taped slapping two of his players has been temporarily suspended from further involvement in the sport.

The Malaysia Volleyball Association said an investigative body to examine the incident will be set up immediately.

— TheVibes.com (@thevibesnews) January 1, 2023

the real definition of bola "tampar" 😤😤 https://t.co/Ut1KSQe5yn

— anis bisa🐾 (@httpandaa) January 1, 2023