Teenager allegedly self-harms under influence of 'mushroom' vape

A 14-year-old girl in Melaka, Malaysia, is reported to have inflicted stab wounds on her own neck and hands, an act believed to be influenced by a "mushroom" vape. The incident occurred at a house in Jonker Walk on Sunday night.

According to Melaka Police Chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar, the girl allegedly acted out of emotional distress after being prevented from going out to meet her 17-year-old boyfriend. The preliminary investigation suggests the girl, who lives with her adoptive mother, used a knife in her bedroom on the first floor of the house.

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The victim sustained injuries to her neck and both hands before being rushed to Melaka Hospital for emergency treatment.

She sustained injuries to her neck and both hands and was rushed to Melaka Hospital for emergency treatment. Her condition is now reported as stable, and she was discharged on May 27.

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The victim's statement indicates that the mushroom-type vape was supplied by her boyfriend, but no arrests have been made yet and investigations are ongoing.

Further investigation revealed that the teenager allegedly began vaping in February, introduced by her boyfriend, who is still in the fourth form of secondary school. The girl stated that her boyfriend supplied the "mushroom" vape. No arrests have been made yet, and the investigation is ongoing.

The 49-year-old adoptive mother claimed the teenager was out of control during the incident, possibly due to the effects of the substance. Police are also investigating under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001, looking into potential negligence or abandonment of the victim.

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The victim's adoptive mother claimed the teenager was out of control during the incident, apparently due to the influence of the substance.