Suspect arrested after student stabbed at Banting school; victim stable
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a stabbing incident at a school in Banting, Selangor.
- The victim, a female student, is receiving hospital treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.
- School officials are providing psychosocial support to students and staff following the incident.
A suspect has been apprehended by police following a stabbing incident at a school in Banting, Selangor, which left a female student injured.
The victim is currently receiving medical attention at the hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. The Selangor State Education Department (JPN) confirmed its full cooperation with the ongoing investigation by authorities.
"Our main focus at this moment is to ensure the injured student receives the best possible treatment and that assistance is provided to the family," the JPN stated in a release today. A team of counselors and guidance teachers has been mobilized to offer psychosocial support to students, teachers, and the entire school community.
Kuala Langat District Police Chief, Superintendent Mohd Akmalrizal Radzi, confirmed the incident, stating that further information would be shared promptly. The JPN Selangor has also advised the public against speculating or spreading unverified information that could impede the investigation.
Our main focus at this moment is to ensure the injured student receives the best possible treatment and that assistance is provided to the family.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.