Classes resume: Kuching international school beefs up security with three police officers after teacher attacked

Kuching International School, Tunku Putra-HELP (TPH), announced on October 22 that it will bolster its campus security with three police officers in response to an incident where a teacher was attacked by a student. The school will begin immediate safety checks upon entry and conduct a comprehensive review of its safety protocols in collaboration with relevant authorities. TPH emphasized that while current safety measures remain intact, they are enhancing security through the input of the relevant authorities.

In addition to the short-term measures, TPH plans to hold assemblies for students to address the incident, reassure them, respond to their concerns, and provide counseling support. The school also confirmed that classes will resume tomorrow after obtaining clearance from all relevant authorities, following an early closure today as a precaution advised by the police.

The injured teacher was taken to the hospital and is recovering well with no critical injuries. The alleged student has been taken into police custody and is no longer a student at TPH.

Acting Sarawak Police Commissioner DCP Saifullizan Ishak confirmed the arrest of the male Form Four student and mentioned that police recovered a penknife and a small axe related to the case. The student has been released on police bail, indicating that the case is being investigated under Section 324 of the Penal Code for causing hurt with dangerous weapons and Section 6(1) of the Explosives Act 1957. TPH urged the public not to spread unverified information or speculate on the incident.