Pupil hurt after setting off fireworks at Muar primary school

A 12-year-old pupil in Muar, Johor, experienced burns across various parts of his body after setting off fireworks at a primary school on Tuesday morning, according to Muar police chief Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz. The explosions, which occurred around 11am, caused panic among students and staff, leading the school administration to quickly gather all pupils at a safe location and notify the authorities.

The injured boy was promptly taken to Sultanah Fatimah Specialist Hospital for treatment and a psychiatric evaluation before being discharged for outpatient care.

Muar police conducted a thorough investigation, seizing multiple items at the school and the boy's home for examination. The Muar police bomb disposal unit and the Johor police forensic unit confirmed that there were no other explosive threats, according to Bernama's report. A preliminary investigation indicated that the pupil's actions were influenced by violent online content.

The police also seized several items from the location and the boy's home for analysis, and interviewed six witnesses. The boy was subsequently remanded until October 3, following an order from the Muar Magistrates' Court.

The case is currently under investigation for mischief by fire or explosive substances, as well as for causing an explosion likely to endanger life or property and making or possessing explosives under suspicious circumstances, under Section 436 of the Penal Code and Sections 6 and 8 of the Explosives Act 1957, respectively. Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz appealed to the public not to share any pictures, videos, or personal information about the injured pupil, emphasizing that the case involves a child.