Thursday February 26, 2009


PLANTATION 'LEPAK' SPOT FOR TRUANTS


A VILLAGER from Kampung Batu Melintang, Jeli, came across a clearing at an oil palm plantation, believed to be a popular hangout of students who play truant and indulge in unhealthy activities, Kosmo! reported.


Mohd Rizam Che Abas, 35, was quoted as saying that truancy among both male and female students had become more widespread this year.


“I hope the school authorities will ensure that students do not continue with such activities,” he said.


A check by Kosmo! showed that the oil palm plantation was one of the “lepak” spots where students head to when they skip school.


Villager Nik Abdul Salam Nik Azam, 19, said students frequented the spot to sniff glue and drink beer.


“The plantation is not only frequented by the students but also by other teenagers for immoral activities,” he said.


Jeli OCPD Deputy Supt Mohd Hanifah Abdul Malik said police had been patrolling and monitoring the area to nab students who skip class.


So far, none has been caught yet.

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