24/08/2025

NATIONAL 6 theSun on Sunday AUG 24, 2025

No foul play in death of students: Police

Call for thorough probe on bullying claim

Parents of deceased in first case claims daughter was bullied at university

crowd at the basketball court witnessed the man falling. The victim’s university mates and friends, who were at the scene at the time, confirmed his identity from his clothes. According to them, he is said to have left a farewell note to his classmates and friends through social media platforms and WhatsApp groups. The university has issued statements verifying that both deceased were students of the institution, and expressed condolences to the families concerned and friends who were impacted. “We have rolled out immediate support for those directly affected, including counselling and emotional care. The university remains committed to doing what is necessary in regard to the two tragedies. We are conducting an internal review and will work closely with police.” since he was eight and has undergone several surgical procedures. He also has hernia and other complications stemming from another bullying incident in early August. The boy had to be treated for nine days at a hospital from Aug 12 due to complications that included headaches, vomiting, fainting spells and cloudy urine. Siti Suhana added that the families of the pupils who allegedly bullied her son had come forward to apologise, but she expressed hope that her son would be given justice in accordance to existing laws. “The Johor Education Department informed me that they would take action. Investigations have been made but the final (findings and further action) is unknown,” she said. Siti Suhana and her husband Azuan Isaidi Khairudin, 38, had earlier received donations of various daily necessities from Econsave Cash & Carry Sdn Bhd general manager Mas Imran Adam. Their son also received a visit from the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, who decreed that stricter enforcement be implemented immediately against bullying cases. According to Johor police chief CP Ab Rahaman Arsad, investigations into the bullying case involving the 10-year-old victim are nearly complete and will be referred to the DPP soon. Siti Suhana lodged two police reports, at Skudai police station on March 23 and at Larkin police station on Aug 16 about her son being bullied. – Bernama

the victim’s profile and background,” Fadil said. The father of the deceased woman claimed that his daughter tried to jump from her unit last week but was rescued by security guards. He said her daughter’s friend told him that students at her university were allegedly emotionally bullying her. “There was pressure from her friends because of a disagreement,” he told reporters when met at the Wangsa Maju police station. He also said his daughter, who is the second of three siblings, had also complained to her older sister and younger brother about what she was going through at the university. In the second case, which happened at a separate block, the male victim fell from the 35th floor onto a basketball court located at the rear of the building. At the time of the incident, a

KUALA LUMPUR: In commenting on the deaths of two university students on Wednesday, Wanita MCA secretary-general Chan Quin Er said the duty to protect children falls on families, peers, educators and policymakers. “Wanita MCA extends our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and urges a full and transparent investigation be conducted. “In one of the two cases, the victim’s father suspects his daughter had been bullied, and this must be investigated thoroughly, with full cooperation from the private university. “Only clear findings can provide closure for the grieving family and allow the victim to rest in peace. These tragedies reflect the silent suffering endured by many Malaysian youths,” she said. Chan, who is also MCA information chief, said even if the incident is found not to involve bullying, the reality remains that such cases continue to surface. “This calls for genuine reflection and joint action to address root causes and implement effective solutions. Our children are already weighed down by heavy academic pressures and mounting emotional stress. “Schools, families and peers must step in with timely support and guidance to reduce risks. Just as crucially, we must build an environment in which children feel safe to seek help, and speaking out is encouraged and silence is no longer the only option.” Chan added that parents play a critical role, and beyond instilling resilience and empathy they must pay close attention to their children’s emotional well-being. “Spotting early signs of bullying or distress allows intervention before matters escalate. “On this note, the Education Ministry’s recent directive requiring principals to lead students in chanting “Kami Benci Buli” (We Hate Bullying) daily should be re-evaluated. Responsibility cannot stop at symbolic gestures. “What we truly need are stricter, evidence-based policies and stronger institutional safeguards to prevent children from becoming either victims or perpetrators of bullying, not chants that remain mere words without real protection,” Chan said. “Schools must be safe places for learning, where respect for teachers and friendships among peers are nurtured. Bullying must have no place in education. “Only through the collective commitment and cooperation of all parties can we hope to end it,” she added. – BY ANDREW SAGAYAM

incident at 9.35pm, a 21-year old man was reported to have fallen from the 35th floor. “Post mortem findings reveal that the cause of death for both victims were multiple injuries caused by the fall. There were no criminal elements found and both cases have been classified as ‘sudden death’. “At 1.57pm on Wednesday, the female victim’s mother, 53, showed up to lodge a report at the Wangsa Maju police station. She claimed that her daughter was a victim of bullying at a private institution of higher learning. “The case is being investigated under Section 507B of the Penal Code and we are in the midst of obtaining witness statements as well as

Ű BY ANDREW SAGAYAM newsdesk@thesundaily.com

KUALA LUMPUR: One of the two students of a private university who fell to their deaths at a condominium area just hours apart is suspected to have been a victim of bullying. Kuala Lumpur police chief Datuk Fadil Marsus said police have initiated investigations into the alleged bullying and have confirmed the separate incidents occurred in Taman Melati, Setapak. Fadil said both cases occurred on Wednesday, with the first incident taking place at 6.48am when a 22-year-old woman fell from the 22nd floor and her body was found on the eighth floor. He said in the second

My boy is living in a nightmare, says distraught mother JOHOR BAHRU: A ten-year-old boy who was bullied at a school is struggling with severe trauma as he and his family grapple to put the ordeal behind them. to have a cheerful disposition, is no longer the same. February made him withdrawn and he often sits alone and cries and gets depressed easily,” the housewife told reporters when met at her home on Friday.

“My son (has) nightmares and when I snap him out of it, he awakes in shock and bursts out crying. “The first bullying incident in

She said her son has suffered from chronic breathing issues

His mother, Siti Suhana Misdi, 40 said her fourth child, who used

The case has prompted the Regent of Johor, Tunku Mahkota Ismail, to order stricter enforcement against bullying. – STOCKPIC BY ADAM AMIR HAMZAH/THESUN