KUALA LUMPUR: Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) has taken proactive steps to support the affected student community following the death of its two students at a Setapak condominium.
The university said in two separate statements that it has mobilised necessary support and care for the friends of the deceased students.
"The university has also reached out to the student’s friends and housemates to provide support and care for them as they cope with this tragedy.
"The university remains committed to doing what is necessary with regard to these cases," it said on Wednesday (Aug 20).
The university also said it is carrying out an internal investigation and will be working closely with the police on the case.
Meanwhile, TAR UMT has also utilised its social media platforms to inform students about available counselling and support services.
On Facebook, the university reassured students with a message encouraging them to reach out for help.
"We're here to listen, to support, and to be there for you.
"Our counselling and support services are always available to provide a safe and confidential space for you to talk," the post read.
In addition to individual counselling, the university's Student Affairs Department is offering free online webinars focused on suicide prevention, exclusively for TAR UMT KL Main Campus students.
These sessions, part of a series titled "See the Signs, Know the Truth, Be the Help," aim to provide students with practical ways to care for themselves and support others.
A separate session is also available in Mandarin.
Earlier on Wednesday, two university students fell to their deaths from the same condominium in Setapak on the same day.
The first incident saw a 22-year-old female student fall from the 22nd floor in the condominium's Block B at about 6.30am, while a male student was found dead near the basketball court of the condominium's Block A at about 8.30pm, according to Sin Chew Daily.
Police are investigating the matter.
Those suffering from mental health issues or contemplating suicide can reach out to the Mental Health Psychosocial Support Service (03-2935 9935 or 014-322 3392); Talian Kasih (15999 or 019-261 5999 on WhatsApp); Jakim's Family, Social and Community care centre (011-1959 8214 on WhatsApp); and Befrienders Kuala Lumpur (03-7627 2929, go to www.befrienders.org.my/centre-in-malaysia for a full list of numbers and operating hours, or email sam@befrienders.org.my.
