'I have no one': M'sia student, 16, who livestreamed axe attack on teacher reportedly wrote about isolation online

The 16-year-old Malaysia student who livestreamed his axe attack on a teacher reportedly wrote online that he felt lonely and isolated.

The attack took place in a Kuching, Sarawak school on Oct. 21.

Malaysian police have recorded statements from 24 individuals in relation to the case.

The individuals interviewed by police include the parents of the teen, other students, the victim, medical officers, arresting officers, the family driver and school officials.

Teen had expressed feeling lonely and isolated

Sarawak's Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Minister urged the public to avoid condemning, labelling or shaming the 16-year-old without understanding circumstances surrounding the incident, MalayMail reported.

The minister also expressed concern about what the student reportedly shared on Facebook.

“I am particularly concerned by the words reportedly shared by the adolescent on Facebook: ‘I have no one. I have no significant other. I have no one to rely on. I was born alone and will die alone’,” she said, according to MalayMail.

Investigations ongoing

According to The Star, Sarawak's acting police commissioner said that the 16-year-old's health is being taken into account in the ongoing investigation.

CCTV footage showed the 16-year-old entering a classroom and attacking a teacher.

He also attempted to attack other students before he was restrained.

The teacher sustained cuts to her hand and received treatment before being taken to the hospital, New Straits Times reported.

The teen's livestream of the incident circulated on social media.

The police commissioner also emphasised the sensitive nature of the case and said that the authorities are prioritising the welfare of the victim and affected students.

He also said that the 16-year-old is still receiving medical treatment.