# Kuching school attack investigation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kuching-school-attack-investigation > Updated: 2026-10-24T08:29:49.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2. On 21 October 2026, a 16-year-old student attacked a female teacher at Tunku Putra-HELP International School in Kuching, Sarawak. The student used a weapon, identified in reports as either a small axe or a penknife, causing hand injuries to the teacher. During the incident, the student reportedly livestreamed the assault on Facebook for approximately twelve minutes using a phone attached to his head. Two classmates assisted the teacher by immobilizing and disarming the attacker until police arrived. Authorities are investigating the matter under Section 324 of the Penal Code and the Explosives Act 1957, as firecrackers were also found in the student’s possession. The suspect was transferred to a psychiatric ward for a psychological evaluation. Investigators have interviewed 24 individuals, including family members and classmates, and are reviewing the suspect’s online messages. Local officials have requested that the public refrain from sharing media that identifies the minors involved. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-24: Student attacks teacher with axe during Facebook livestream in Malaysia A student in Kuching, Malaysia, livestreamed an axe attack on a teacher before being tackled by classmates. The teacher was hospitalized with hand injuries, and the suspect is undergoing psychiatric evaluation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/student-attacks-teacher-with-axe-during-facebook-livestream-in-malaysia ### 2026-10-21: Kuching school attack: 16-year-old student injured teacher A 16-year-old student is being investigated after allegedly attacking a teacher with a weapon at an international school in Kuching, Malaysia. The incident was reportedly livestreamed on social media. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tunku-putra-help-international-school-student-detained-after-teacher-injured --- Cite as: Kuching school attack investigation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/kuching-school-attack-investigation