{
  "id": 15996616,
  "title": "Kuching axe attack: Do not share video of student injuring teacher",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/kuching-axe-attack-do-not-share-video-of-student-injuring-teacher",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T04:14:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/10/1561214/kuching-axe-attack-do-not-share-video-student-injuring-teacher"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kuching authorities have requested the public to refrain from sharing video footage of a student assaulting a teacher at a private school. Sarawak Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah made this appeal to safeguard the privacy and dignity of all parties involved. She warned that circulating the footage on social media could exacerbate distress, expose those involved to online harassment, and violate their privacy.\n\nFatimah emphasized that the public should not turn social media into a platform for judgment, shaming, or public trials. Instead, she advised refraining from sharing footage, making assumptions, or spreading unverified information, as these actions could impact the privacy and dignity of the individuals involved, especially children.\n\nEarlier reports indicated a 16-year-old boy livestreamed the incident on an online community platform before the video was removed. The incident occurred around 8:03 am when a teacher tried to seize a sharp object from the student. Preliminary reports suggest the student brought firecrackers to school and allegedly injured the teacher with an axe. The teacher suffered injuries to her hand.\n\nThe case is under investigation under Section 324 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt with a weapon or dangerous object and Section 6(1) of the Explosives Act 1957 concerning the possession of explosives. The student was detained immediately after the incident and later referred to the psychiatric ward at Sarawak General Hospital.\n\nFatimah stressed the importance of prioritizing the safety and wellbeing of the school community to ensure teachers can perform their duties in a secure environment, and students can learn without fear of violence or danger. She urged caution in addressing incidents involving violence or weapon use, stating that such matters must be handled with care and compassion, considering the teenager's ongoing growth and development.\n\nFatimah cautioned the public against hastily judging, labeling, or shaming the teenager without understanding the circumstances that may have contributed to the incident. She stressed that accountability and compassion are not mutually exclusive, as protecting the safety of teachers and students can be achieved while ensuring the teenager is treated with dignity and provided appropriate guidance and support.\n\nFatimah also expressed concern over statements allegedly posted by the teenager on Facebook, including remarks about feeling lonely and lacking support. She advised against making assumptions about the young person's experiences but urged that expressions of loneliness and isolation should not be overlooked. Every child deserves to feel valued, heard, and supported.",
  "summary": "KUCHING: Authorities have called on the public to stop circulating video footage of a student injuring a teacher at a private school here.",
  "key_points": [
    "Kuching authorities request public not share video of student assaulting teacher.",
    "Student brought firecrackers to school, allegedly injured teacher with axe.",
    "Minister Fatimah Abdullah warns against judgment, shaming, and speculation."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Teen accused of injuring Kuching teacher no longer active student",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/teen-accused-of-injuring-kuching-teacher-no-longer-active-student",
        "published": "2026-10-22T00:44:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Classes resume: Kuching international school beefs up security with three police officers after teacher attacked",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/classes-resume-kuching-international-school-beefs-up-security-with",
        "published": "2026-10-22T01:24:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}