SEREMBAN: A Form 4 student has died after she is believed to have fallen from the third floor of a secondary school in Sendayan on Friday (June 19).
Negri Sembilan police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said police were alerted to the incident at about 10.50am and a team was immediately dispatched to the school.
"We were informed that a 16-year-old student had been found unconscious within the school compound.
"When my men arrived, the student was pronounced dead," he said in a statement.
DCP Alzafny said police had identified several individuals who could assist in the investigation.
The victim's body was sent to Rembau Hospital for a post-mortem to determine the cause of death.
Police have classified the case as sudden death pending further investigations.
"We will record statements from eyewitnesses and obtain the autopsy report to establish the cause of death.
"I hope the public will refrain from speculating or sharing unverified information, as this could jeopardise investigations," he said.
He also urged anyone with information on the case to contact the district police headquarters or the nearest police station.
The state Education Department, in a statement, expressed sadness over the incident.
"The police are investigating the incident and we, together with the relevant parties, are providing full cooperation to the ongoing probe," it said.
The department said it had also initiated an internal investigation into the matter.
It said its priority was to provide the best possible assistance to the family and extend psychosocial support to all affected members of the school community.
"We request all parties to give space and respect the sensitivities of the family, who are currently going through a difficult time," it added.
