KANGAR: A Form Two student was injured after falling from the roof of his school here, believed to be feeling dizzy after vaping, reports Malay language portal AstroAwani.
Perlis Education Director Rose Aza Che Ariffin was quoted as saying that the incident took place at around 11am on Wednesday (Nov 13).
"Based on the student’s statement, he was vaping during recess when he felt light-headed.
"He then climbed down from the first floor of the building using the roof but due to his dizziness, fell to the ground.
"He sustained minor injuries to his leg,” she said when contacted by Astro Awani on Wednesday (Nov 13).
She added that after the fall, the student showed signs of distress, prompting the school administration to contact the police.
"The police took the student to the Kangar Health Clinic for further examination, where he was tested for drugs, but the urine test result was negative.
“The student was later taken home by his guardian, and he is now in stable condition,” she said.
Rose Aza said the department, along with the school, is cooperating with the police to investigate the matter.
“We have instructed the school, through its discipline teacher, to investigate and identify the vape supplier, as well as to follow up on the student’s urine test before submitting an initial report to the Student Affairs Unit at the Perlis State Education Department.
“We will also help the school prepare an initial report and a series of action to be taken under the Student Self-Identity System (SSDM) regarding this vaping case.
"The student will continue to receive support to ensure a full recovery,” she said.
