Sarawak police are awaiting a forensic psychiatric assessment report to determine the mental condition of a 16-year-old male student suspected of injuring a female teacher at a private school in Kuching on 21 October.
Acting Sarawak Police Commissioner DCP Saifullizan Ishak said the psychiatric evaluation is essential to establishing the suspect’s mental condition at the time of the incident. He emphasised that police cannot draw any conclusions regarding the student’s mental state until the assessment results are received.
Speaking at a press conference at the Sarawak Police Contingent Headquarters, Saifullizan confirmed that investigators had completed their investigation and submitted the investigation papers to the Sarawak Deputy Public Prosecutor’s Office on 26 October 2026 for further consideration.
Police have recorded statements from 38 witnesses, including students, teachers, security guards, medical specialists and the suspect’s parents. Investigators also seized several items, including an axe, a knife, firecrackers, computers and electronic devices from the suspect’s residence. The items have been sent for forensic examination to assist the investigation.
The case is being investigated under Section 324 of the Penal Code and Section 6(1) of the Corrosive and Explosive Substances and Offensive Weapons Act 1958. Police also confirmed that investigations have so far uncovered no evidence linking the incident to bullying. Authorities are awaiting the psychiatric findings as part of the process of determining the appropriate next steps.
