M’sia school fatal stabbing: Metal detectors spotted being used in school, no sharp objects allowed

A secondary school in Selangor, Malaysia, has ramped up its security measures after a 16-year-old female student was allegedly stabbed to death by a 14-year-old male student on Oct. 14.

Teachers at SMK Bandar Utama Damansara (4) were spotted using handheld metal detectors to scan students at the school entrance, ensuring that no prohibited items are brought onto the premises.

School issued a statement

On Oct. 16, the school issued a statement banning students from bringing prohibited items to school, China Press reported.

In the statement, the school's principal assured parents of the school's commitment to campus safety and called on all students to adhere to the rules outlined in their student handbook.

She stressed that students are not allowed to bring any sharp objects onto campus, including knives, scissors, nail clippers, pocket knives and screw drivers.

Any items that may cause harm to themselves or others are strictly prohibited.

The principal added that disciplinary action will be taken against anyone found violating these regulations, and urged parents and guardians to cooperate and ensure their children abide by the discipline and safety rules.

Metal detectors used

According to China Press, several photos circulating online showed teachers holding what appeared to be metal detectors, scanning students and their belongings one by one.

These measures come after reports that the 14-year-old alleged assailant bought two knives and a karambit online, without his family's knowledge.

The post-mortem revealed that the victim's wounds were inflicted using a knife, and police later confirmed that only one knife was used in the attack.

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