{
  "id": 12275732,
  "title": "13-year-old seriously injured after falling from school building",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/13-year-old-seriously-injured-after-falling-from-school-building-12275732",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T01:09:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/06/13-year-old-seriously-injured-after-falling-from-school-building"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nPolice 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.",
  "summary": "Kulim police say the boy was under academic pressure and worried about meeting his parents’ expectations.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "13-year-old seriously injured after falling from school building",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/13-year-old-seriously-injured-after-falling-from-school-building",
        "published": "2026-10-06T01:09:08.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}