Kedah student seriously injured after fall from school building

Alor Star reports a serious student injury after a fall from a school building in Kulim Bandar Baharu. The 13-year-old Form One student suffered severe injuries after falling from the third floor of the secondary school during recess on Sunday. Currently, the boy is conscious and being treated at a hospital, with medical staff closely monitoring his condition.

The Kedah Education Department, which oversees the case, has expressed condolences for the student's condition and requested for his speedy recovery. The department, upon learning of the incident, immediately reached out to the student's family and reported the event to the relevant authorities.

The student's family and schoolmates were provided with psychosocial support following the incident. Preliminary police investigations suggest the student was struggling with academic pressures. However, the education department is actively cooperating with authorities in the ongoing investigation. The Education Department emphasizes the importance of monitoring students' emotional and mental health, urging parents and educators to be vigilant of any changes in their emotional state and ensure they receive timely assistance.

Superintendent Syamsul Sinring, from Kulim district police, had reported that the student had fallen from the third floor of the school building during recess. The Kedah Education Department remains committed to the wellbeing of students and encourages all stakeholders to remain vigilant about students' emotional health.