Sarawak police probe alleged livestreamed assault on school teacher

Sarawak's acting police commissioner Saifullizan Ishak confirmed on Monday that an incident involving an assault on a teacher at a school in Kuching was livestreamed on Facebook, prompting swift action by authorities to contain its spread.

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Authority (MCMC) successfully removed the video from the social media platform, according to Saifullizan. The incident has raised fresh concerns about violence in educational settings and the misuse of social media to broadcast such acts.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the attack remain limited, though police have initiated investigations into the matter. The case highlights growing concerns among Malaysian authorities about the livestreaming of violent incidents on social platforms and their potential to incite further incidents or cause public alarm.

The Sarawak police force has not released additional details about potential suspects or charges at this stage. Education officials and law enforcement have pledged to review security measures at schools across the state.