KULAI, MALAYSIA - Gangsters have been offering holidays to Genting Highlands as perks to lure teenagers from a school here into joining them.

At least seven students from SMK Kulai Besar are believed to have been targeted by the gangs recently.

Deputy Education Minister Dr Wee Ka Siong said the students were approached after they left the school compound.

He said he was stunned to hear the methods employed by the gangs, including the holiday offers.

"The gangsters have also demanded fees of RM2.10 from the students," he told a press conference after chairing a meeting at the school with parents, teachers and representatives from the police and the state education department.

He said five reports had been lodged at the Kulaijaya police station over the matter. The police have been asked to conduct daily patrols outside the school compound.

He urged parents and students who have been approached by gangs to lodge a report, giving an assurance that police would ensure the safety of the students.