Student Stabbing: School Administrators Reassigned To District Office — Education DG

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 14 (Bernama) – The administrators of a secondary school in Petaling Jaya, Selangor linked to the death of a 16-year-old student have been reassigned to the District Education Office (PPD) pending investigation, said Education director-general Dr Mohd Azam Ahmad.

He said the ministry is coordinating the transfer to ensure the school’s teaching and learning continue without disruption.

“We will act swiftly as the investigation must proceed without delay,” he said at a press conference today.

The ministry has deployed counsellors and guidance teachers to provide psychosocial support to students, staff and the school community.

“Parents and the public need not worry as the necessary steps have been taken,” he added.

The incident occurred around 9.30am today when a Form Four female student was allegedly stabbed by a male student at the school.

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Khalid Ismail confirmed the victim died at the scene within the school compound. The 14-year-old suspect from the same school has been arrested.

-- BERNAMA