Kulim boy, 13, seriously injured in school incident amid reported academic stress
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — A 13-year-old boy was seriously injured in an incident at a secondary school in Kulim, Kedah...
On October 6, a 13-year-old boy was seriously injured at a secondary school in Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia. The police claim the incident took place around 3:40 pm on Sunday during a break between classes. Superintendent Syamsul Sinring of the Kulim district police confirmed the incident was reported by a 48-year-old male teacher.
Upon arrival at the scene, the teacher found the victim still conscious and able to speak. He was subsequently taken to Kulim Hospital for treatment. In a statement, Superintendent Syamsul elaborated that the boy had been experiencing significant stress over his academic performance and the upcoming examinations.
The boy expressed to the investigators his concerns about his academic achievements and the pressure he felt to meet his parents' expectations. He mentioned that examinations were scheduled for the following week and he feared he would not be able to fulfill his parents' expectations.
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