Gan officially submitted his resignation on April 12. The board of directors accepted his decision during a meeting the following day. According to an official announcement posted on the school’s website. The school stated that the board had “unanimously decided to respect Principal Gan’s resignation” after holding internal discussions.

Foon Yew High School, one of Malaysia’s most prominent Chinese independent institutions, was founded in 1913. It now operates three major campuses located in Stulang Laut, Kulai, and Masai. The resignation marks a significant leadership change for the Kulai branch as the school continues to face scrutiny over how it managed student safety and responded to serious allegations.

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Deepfake Scandal Sparks Schoolwide Scrutiny at Foon Yew High School

A male student at Foon Yew High School’s Kulai campus generated and distributed deepfake pornographic images featuring classmates and teachers. This intensifying the controversy earlier this month. The student allegedly sold these manipulated images online, triggering outrage among students, parents, and the wider public. Victims accused the school of failing to respond swiftly or adequately when they first reported the incidents.

Police later arrested a 16-year-old student suspected of orchestrating the scheme, along with a 19-year-old accomplice. Following mounting pressure, the school confirmed on April 10 that the student involved had been expelled. However, questions remain about how long the school was aware of the misconduct before taking decisive action.

Past Misconduct Allegations Resurface Amid Ongoing Investigation

As the scandal unfolded, a new allegation surfaced from a 2012 alumna who accused a former male teacher at the Kulai campus of inappropriate physical contact during her school years. She shared her story publicly, explaining that it took over a decade of self-reflection and therapy for her to understand the behavior as abuse rather than misguided affection.

She credited Taiwan’s #MeToo movement in 2023 as a turning point that helped her frame the experience as an abuse of power. Her claim has reignited public concern as critics question how the school historically handled misconduct and whether it deliberately concealed past incidents. Historical allegations, combined with the current deepfake case, have prompted renewed calls for institutional reform, stronger safeguarding protocols, and an independent investigation into the school’s handling of misconduct complaints.

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The school acknowledged that it acted too slowly at first and has since instructed staff to treat digital misconduct with greater urgency. Administrators pledged to implement stronger protective measures for students.

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Disciplinary Staff Cleared Amid Internal Investigation

Amid online speculation, the school conducted an internal investigation into accusations that a disciplinary teacher mishandled the case. According to the board, the probe found those allegations to be baseless and distorted. The school reaffirmed that all staff involved in the case followed proper protocols and were not complicit in the delay.

Moving forward, Foon Yew High School plans to expand its digital literacy efforts and implement clearer rules around the ethical use of technology. The administration is also reviewing its disciplinary procedures to ensure timely intervention in similar cases.

The school has committed to providing psychological support for all affected students and their families. Professional counselling will be available through both in-house and external providers. The school said it would ensure strict confidentiality throughout the recovery process and offer legal assistance to those impacted by the image abuse.

Additionally, the board stated that disciplinary staff accused of mishandling the situation were cleared of wrongdoing. It concluded that viral social media allegations had misrepresented their role in the investigation. The internal review found no evidence of negligence or complicity.

Police Investigation Targets Deepfake Creator

Separately, police in Johor have arrested a 16-year-old suspected of using artificial intelligence to create and distribute deepfake pornography. Investigators believe the teenager operated under the alias “Li Xiaobai” and used social media photos to generate explicit images. Multiple victims have come forward.

Authorities are investigating the case under the Penal Code and the Communications and Multimedia Act. The school is fully cooperating with law enforcement to locate all parties involved.

Foon Yew High School assured parents that it is fully cooperating with authorities. Administrators pledged to strengthen cybersecurity awareness among students and educate them about the ethical use of technology. The school said it would integrate digital literacy programs into its curriculum to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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