Kulim boy, 13, seriously injured in school incident amid reported academic stress

Police are investigating an incident involving a 13-year-old student at a secondary school in Kulim, Kedah. — Picture by Choo Choy May

First Published: Tuesday, 06 Oct 2026 9:34 AM MYT

Last Modified: Tuesday, 06 Oct 2026 9:42 AM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 — A 13-year-old boy was seriously injured in an incident at a secondary school in Kulim, Kedah, with police saying he had been experiencing stress over his studies and upcoming examinations.

Kulim district police chief Superintendent Syamsul Sinring said the incident occurred at about 3.40pm on Sunday during a school break.

Police received a report from a 48-year-old male teacher after the student was found injured near a staircase at the school.

“The complainant went to the location and found the victim still conscious and able to speak before he was taken to Kulim Hospital for treatment,” Syamsul said in a statement today.

He said police later spoke to the boy, who told investigators that he had been under pressure over his academic performance.

Syamsul said the boy was also worried about examinations scheduled for next week and whether he would be able to meet his parents’ expectations.

“According to the victim, examinations will be held next week and he was worried that he would not be able to meet his parents’ expectations,” he said.

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