SHAH ALAM, Oct 15 — Police will increase patrols around schools after yesterday’s fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old student at a Petaling Jaya school, said Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar.
He said the force will improve its school liaison officer programme and send patrol cars on regular visits into school compounds to increase police presence during school hours.
“We will intensify these efforts, including having patrol vehicles enter school compounds periodically to ensure better visibility and quicker response if needed,” he told a press conference today at the state police headquarters here today.
Shazeli said the initiative is based on instructions from Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail, and will be carried out across Selangor as part of broader measures to reassure parents, teachers, and students of their safety.
“Police view this case very seriously. We are stepping up our cooperation with the Education Ministry (MOE) and the Selangor State Education Department (JPNS) to find the most effective means to ensure schools are safe,” he said.
He reminded students and parents that any form of bullying, intimidation, or violence is a criminal act, and warned police would take firm action without compromise.
“Bullying is not just mischief or peer pressure; it is a crime. Police will not tolerate any act of bullying or violence among students,” he said.
Shazeli also warned against sharing photos or personal details of the victim and suspect online, reminding the public that both are minors protected under the law.
Police are working with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to remove such content from social media platforms.
The stabbing took place around 9.30am yesterday, when the 14-year-old boy allegedly followed the 16-year-old victim into the girls’ toilets before attacking her.
The girl was found with multiple stab wounds and pronounced dead at the scene.
