Suspicious Of Bullying, Malaysia Investigates Critical Injured Students Falling From 3rd Floor School Dormitory

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JAKARTA - Malaysia's Ministry of Education opened an internal investigation regarding possible procedural violations at a school in Sabak Bernam after a third grade student was critically injured as a result of falling from the third floor of the dormitory yesterday morning.

Malaysian Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek confirmed that a police report had been submitted to facilitate a thorough investigation.

The student is undergoing treatment at the hospital. I have instructed a detailed investigation into all aspects of this case, including allegations of bullying," Fadhlina said through her social media account on Wednesday, August 27, quoted from theSun online.

"The ministry does not tolerate any form of bullying. Strict action will be taken if the investigation finds any bullying," he continued.

Fadhlina said as an immediate measure, the principal, senior assistant for student affairs, and all dorm guards had been temporarily transferred to the Selangor Education Department pending the results of the investigation.

"My prayers are that the child will recover soon and the family will be given strength and patience in facing this ordeal."

Selangor Police previously confirmed that they had received a report regarding the incident, which occurred at around 02.00 local time.

The head of the Selangor State Police, Shazeli Kahar, said that the investigation file had been opened under Article 31(1) of the 2001 Children's Law, focusing on investigations into school security measures, dormitories management, and social backgrounds of victims and their friends.

"Currently, the police are recording statements from witnesses and related individuals. Although we are aware of public speculation about bullying, it is too early to confirm it," he said.

According to media reports, the victim suffered a brain hemorrhage, broken jaw, and lung injury, but there were no fractures that the victim usually experienced fell from a height.

His uncle, Muhammad Aidil Mansor, said that his family suspected of bullying and had made a report to the police at 5 am yesterday.

He added that the family had been notified that five students had been detained to assist the investigation, but no one had provided a statement until this news was published.