13-year-old seriously injured after falling from school building

A 13-year-old student in Kulim, Kedah was seriously injured on Sunday after intentionally falling from the third floor of his secondary school building, according to Kulim police chief Syamsul Sinring. The incident came to light when a teacher reported finding the boy near the staircase of Block E during recess. The injured student was conscious and able to communicate with the teacher before being transported to Kulim Hospital for treatment.

Police investigations revealed that the teenager had intentionally fallen from the third floor due to overwhelming academic pressure. He explained that he frequently compared his academic performance with that of his older sister, who was currently in Form 4 at the same school. The victim also expressed concern that he would not be able to meet his parents' expectations, as examinations were scheduled for the following week.

Syamsul noted that some students had reportedly seen an Instagram story posted by the injured boy a day prior to the incident, discussing his academic and family pressures; however, the post was subsequently removed.