Man falls from third floor of Ipoh hospital building, in critical condition

Ipoh district police chief Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Najib Hamzah said preliminary investigations found that a hospital security guard had noticed a man behaving suspiciously in an emergency staircase. — Bernama pic

By Malay Mail

First Published: Friday, 25 Sep 2026 9:32 AM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — A man is in critical condition after falling from the third floor of a building at Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun (HRPB) in Ipoh yesterday afternoon.

Ipoh district police chief Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Najib Hamzah said police received a report about the incident at about 2.30pm, Kosmo! Online reported.

He said preliminary investigations found that a hospital security guard had noticed a man behaving suspiciously in an emergency staircase.

“The security guard then followed the man before discovering that the victim had fallen from the third floor of the building.

“The victim was subsequently taken to the HRPB Emergency Department for treatment,” he said when contacted here today.

Muhammad Najib said the victim was believed to be a local man aged between 60 and 70, and was not carrying any identification documents.

He said the man was wearing a red short-sleeved T-shirt and black slacks when he was found.

“The victim is still receiving treatment and is reported to be in critical condition.

“Police are appealing to members of the public who have information, have family members reported missing or recognise the victim based on these descriptions to come forward to help identify him,” he said.

Those with information can contact the Ipoh district police headquarters at 05-254 2222 or any nearby police station.