Videos of the attack have been circulating online, with some claiming the 16-year-old had livestreamed the incident.
Police say the female teacher suffered a cut to her hand. Initial investigations show that the student had also brought firecrackers to school.
He is being held in the psychiatric ward of Sarawak General Hospital as investigations continue.
]]>He was earlier announcing a US$25m programme to encourage whistleblowing by the public on suspected fraud cases in the US government.
]]>Rather than rely solely on criminal prosecution, he says, the move now includes leveraging on Singapore's status as a financial and commercial hub. But, he adds, greater transparency in supply chains and land concessions is needed to close gaps in enforcement.
Mr Shanmugam has indicated Singapore may amend or introduce new laws to ensure cooperation by companies. To date, preventive measure notices have been issued to 10 Indonesian companies linked to fires causing the current haze.
]]>If any of the companies are found guilty, it could pave the way for individuals to pursue compensation claims for losses, including lost profits, injuries and property damage, says environment law expert Sean Tseng on the Deep Dive podcast.
]]>In Makassar, protesters scuffled with police as tensions flared during the demonstrations, which came as President Prabowo Subianto marked his second year in office.
Protesters accused authorities of failing to crack down on those responsible for the fires, with some calling for local and central governments to declare the crisis a national disaster.
]]>The suspects allegedly posed as government officials with fake arrest warrants to intimidate victims into money transfers.
One victim reportedly lost 64 million won (S$61,623), which prompted South Korean police to work with their Thai counterparts to track down the suspected scammers.
]]>So, can air purifiers or air-conditioners help? What about houseplants? CNA’s Caitlin Ng explains how to “haze-proof” your home better.
]]>Former US first lady Jill Biden and Health Minister Ong Ye Kung recently discussed sarcopenia, or age-related muscle loss, at a summit in Singapore. With World Menopause Day (Oct 18) putting women's health in the spotlight, here's why mum — and dad — shouldn't skip strength training. As for you? It's never too early to start getting those reps in.
]]>The children even performed the cross-armed "ASEAN handshake" with Mr Lee, while Syed Saddiq jokingly described the dinner as a "bilateral meeting" where they discussed politics, education and other topics. The light-hearted encounter was shared on Facebook on Oct 16.
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