NIBONG TEBAL: The Education Ministery is conducting an internal investigation into the incident involving a student in Kajang, Selangor, who was reported critically injured after a fall from the fifth floor of a building on Friday, and tragically passed away on Saturday (June 29).
Its minister, Fadhlina Sidek (pic), said the ministry had also urged the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of the incident, including examining any potential bullying.
"I extend my condolences to his family, friends and the school community. This is deeply distressing, particularly because it occurred at school. Safety remains our utmost priority, and we are committed to ensuring stringent safety measures in schools," she told reporters after attending a programme at Taman Puteri Gunung here on Sunday (June 20).
Earlier, it was reported that a 13-year-old male student, who was critically injured after falling off the fifth floor of a school building, died at Kajang Hospital on Saturday.
Kajang police chief ACP Naazron Abdul Yusof confirmed that the victim died at 2.30am while receiving treatment, adding that the case, classified as sudden death, is being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2000. – Bernama
