Student Injured After Falling From Fourth Floor of School Building

A 17-year-old female student sustained injuries after falling from the fourth floor of a school building in Pontian Besar. The incident occurred at Pei Chun High School at 9 a.m. during school hours. School officials immediately contacted an ambulance to transport the student to the hospital. She was conscious upon the paramedics' arrival. The school's Board of Directors and teachers visited the student at the hospital to offer support to her and her family. The school stated it will review and strengthen its safety management measures to ensure a safe learning environment. A police report has been filed, and the authorities are investigating the incident. Lim Chin Fook, chairman of the school's board, confirmed the student fell from the fourth floor and landed on a corridor roof, which may have mitigated severe external injuries. He is awaiting a medical report. A teacher and several students witnessed the fall, experiencing trauma and requiring psychological counseling. Pontian District Police Chief, Superintendent Hadzrat Hussien Mion Hussain, confirmed the report and stated the case is under investigation.

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The school will review and strengthen its safety management measures, to continue to create a safe, healthy and peaceful learning environment.