Teen seriously injured after falling from school’s fourth floor in JB


JOHOR BARU: A teenager suffered serious injuries after falling from the fourth floor of his secondary school here.

Iskandar Puteri OCPD Iskandar Puteri OCPD Asst Comm Rahmat Arrifin said the incident took place at around 9.10am on Wednesday (May 3).

"Due to the fall, the 16-year-old sustained injuries to his head and was immediately sent to hospital," he said when contacted by The Star.

ACP Rahmat added that the boy was currently in stable condition and the police have classified the case under Section 309 of the Penal Code.

Those suffering from problems can reach out to: Befrienders Johor Baru (07-267 0707 or www.befrienders.org.my/centre-in-malaysia for a full list of numbers and operating hours); Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service (03-2935 9935 or 014-322 3392); Talian Kasih (15999 or WhatsApp 019-261 5999); and Jakim’s Family, Social and Community care centre (WhatsApp 0111-959 8214).

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