THE Selangor state government has unveiled a series of immediate school safety measures following the fatal stabbing of a female student at a school in Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya — a tragedy that has sparked widespread concern over campus security.
Menteri Besar Selangor, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, said the incident has left students traumatised and affected school attendance. In response, the state is collaborating with the District Education Office (PPD), the Selangor State Education Department (JPN), the Ministry of Education (KPM), the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), and the school’s Parent-Teacher Association (PIBG) to tighten security protocols.
Among the measures under consideration are the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV), metal detectors, and a smart notification system that links parents and teachers.
“Security control will also be enhanced through the implementation of student registration at the school’s entrance to ensure a more secure and regulated learning environment,” Amirudin said in a statement on Friday.
He added that the state government would also hold sessions with parents, teachers and students to honour the victim and begin the process of restoring confidence in school safety.
“This type of incident must never happen again. Schools must remain the safest place for our children,” he stressed.
Separately, the state has announced a RM1 million allocation to provide free Influenza A vaccinations to 12,500 students across four districts — Hulu Langat, Gombak, Klang, and Petaling.
The programme, which will be spearheaded by Selangor’s Executive Councillor for Public Health, Jamaliah Jamaluddin, is set to begin next week and aims to prevent disease outbreaks among students.
In addition, the state government has allocated RM64,000 in relief aid for 64 families affected by a storm in Sijangkang earlier this week.
“Each family will receive RM1,000, while 14 individuals, including a service centre officer who were injured, will also be given RM1,000 each,” said Amirudin.
He also confirmed that RM320,000 has been earmarked for the repair of Sekolah Rendah Agama (SRA) Kampung Medan, which sustained damage during the storm. This allocation is provided through the Selangor State Disaster Fund.
The repairs are in addition to early assistance totalling RM564,000, channelled by the Menteri Besar Incorporated Foundation (Yayasan MBI) and the Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) to six schools, community service centres and storm-affected families.
Looking ahead to the upcoming ASEAN Summit 2025, which is set to take place from 26 to 28 October, the Selangor government will allow state civil servants and government-linked company (GLC) employees to work from home (WFH) during the event.
“This step is aimed at ensuring uninterrupted public services while reducing traffic congestion due to major road closures in the capital,” said Amirudin.
He also encouraged private companies to offer similar flexibility to employees where operationally feasible.
“The Selangor government encourages the private sector to adopt this approach, where compatible with the capacity and systems of their respective organisations,” he said. - October 17, 2025
