Form One Student Seriously Injured In Third-Floor Fall At Kulim School

KULIM, Oct 6 – A 13-year-old Form One student sustained severe injuries after falling from the third floor of a school building in Kulim on Sunday afternoon.

Kulim District Police Chief Supt Syamsul Sinring stated that the incident occurred around 3:30 PM on October 4, with the victim discovered lying near the ground-floor staircase of the school’s Block E.

“A teacher discovered the incident and informed the afternoon session senior assistant before contacting the police. The teacher said the student was conscious and able to speak when he was found before being taken to Kulim Hospital,” Syamsul said in a statement on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

Academic Pressure and Ongoing Investigation

Preliminary information gathered by investigators suggests the student was experiencing stress related to academic performance and feared failing to meet parental expectations ahead of upcoming examinations.

Key details regarding the case and the victim’s condition include:

• Medical Status: The student is receiving intensive care in the hospital’s red zone after suffering severe injuries, including intracranial bleeding alongside facial and leg fractures.
• Statements Recorded: Police have called several individuals to record statements, including the victim’s parents, to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.
• Legal Probe: The case is being investigated under Section 507D(2) of the Penal Code.

Authorities urged the public to respect the privacy of the family involved and refrain from spreading speculative claims while investigations continue.

–NMT