Kuching School Knife Attack: Teacher Recovering, 3 Auxiliary Police Officers Deployed To School

In a statement issued on Wednesday, 21 October, the school confirmed that the alleged attacker was in police custody and was no longer an active student at the institution, and that the case remained under investigation.

The school also announced tighter security measures ahead of its reopening today, 22 October, following clearance from the relevant authorities.

Tunku Putra-HELP said it had reviewed its existing safety protocols and enhanced security measures in consultation with the relevant authorities.

With immediate effect, three auxiliary police officers will be stationed at the school compound, while security checks will be conducted at campus entry points.

The school is also exploring more comprehensive, long-term security measures.

The measures were announced after a teacher was injured while attempting to intervene when a 16-year-old student brought a sharp object to school on Wednesday morning.

The school said it immediately activated its emergency response protocols, with teachers and staff promptly notifying the police and ambulance services.

The injured teacher was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment.

Tunku Putra-HELP said its senior leadership team would hold assemblies to address the incident, reassure students, and respond to their concerns.

Counselling support will also be made available to students who need it.

The school thanked its teachers, staff, and students for their swift response during the incident.