KUCHING: A teacher allegedly attacked by a student at a private school in Kuching has been discharged from hospital, with the school stepping up security measures as police continue their investigation.
Tunku Putra-HELP (TPH) extends its appreciation to the teacher for her courage and composure during the incident, and to the students who responded swiftly to help their teacher and classmates.
"We are pleased to share that the teacher has been discharged from hospital and wish her a continued and full recovery," it said in a statement.
TPH said it has provided counselling to a number of students following the incident.
"The school is making arrangements for further counselling support to be available to students who may need it.
"At the request of the families involved, we respectfully ask that their privacy be protected, allowing them the time and space to process what has happened.
"The school remains committed to providing ongoing support to those affected," it said adding that the student involved in the incident is no longer enrolled at the school.
It added that school resumed on Oct 22, with about 80 per cent of students returning to campus.
TPH said enhanced security measures, including the presence of three ancillary police officers on the school compound and safety checks at entry points, would remain in place until the end of the school year.
The school leadership and Board of Governors would continue to review safety protocols and work with the relevant authorities to assess further measures to strengthen campus security.
TPH also urged the public to stop circulating CCTV footage and photographs involving its students and to respect the privacy of the families affected.
On Tuesday, a student allegedly injured the teacher in an incident at 8.03am.
Initial information indicated that the student had brought firecrackers to the school before attacking the teacher with an axe.
The teacher sustained injuries to her hand.
The case is being investigated under Section 324 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt with a dangerous weapon or means, and Section 6(1) of the Explosives Act 1957 for possession of explosives.
The student was arrested and referred to the psychiatric ward at Sarawak General Hospital.
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