KUCHING: A teacher at an international school in Kuching was injured on Wednesday while attempting to confiscate a sharp object brought onto the school premises without permission by a secondary school student.
In a notice issued today, the school said the incident occurred in the TK4 area on Wednesday morning.
The teacher was taken to hospital for treatment after the school contacted ambulance services.
The 16-year-old student was immediately restrained and taken to the principal’s office, where the student remained under supervision pending further action.
Police arrived at the school and took over the case, while the student’s parents were also contacted. No other injuries have been reported so far.
During a search of the student’s bag, police also discovered an item requiring further examination. The matter is now being handled by the authorities.
As a precaution and on police advice, the school ordered a temporary closure to facilitate further investigations and asked parents to collect their children early.
Parents who were unable to collect their children immediately were advised to contact the school to make the necessary arrangements.
-AWANI
