Fatal fall at Yu Hua School (The Star)

I read in today's The Star about a boy who fell to his death at Yu Hua School after a counselling session. Whilst not speculating what actually happened, some details were given in the news report. 

Whenever I read of such news, I feel sad for such the loss of someone so young. We live in a world now which is full of all types of pressures and therefore, it is very important to have a strong and stable mind and outlook for the young ones.

May his soul rest in peace.

Until the next time, cheers.

The Star, Wednesday June 29, 2011

Fatal plunge off fourth floor after 18-year-old attends counselling session

KAJANG: A Form Six student from SMK Yu Hua fell to his death from the fourth floor of one of the blocks moments after attending a counselling session.

Nge Hao Zheng, 18, died on the spot from multiple injuries at about 9.20am yesterday.

Security guard Shamsol Mazli Abdul Samad, 38, said he heard a loud thud and when he went to take a look he saw the boy lying in a pool of blood.

Where it happened: A picture showing SMK Yu Hua, where Hao Zheng (inset) fell to his death at one of the school blocks.

 

It is learnt that Hao Zheng, who did not have a disciplinary record, was referred for the counselling session after he allegedly nudged a female student on Monday.

When met at the Serdang Hospital, the boy's father, who only wanted to be known as Nge, said he was unaware that his son was told to attend the counselling session.

“He went to school in the morning as usual and he did not seem depressed,” he said.

Police have classified the case as sudden death, adding that Hao Zheng's body was sent to the Serdang Hospital for a post-mortem.

Meanwhile, Deputy Education Minister Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong said Hao Zheng was referred to the counselling teacher by a disciplinary teacher after a female student complained that he had deliberately “bumped” into her.

Devastated: Hao Zheng’s mother being comforted by Nge at the Serdang Hospital mortuary Tuesday. 

 

“He admitted to the accusation and was crying during the session. The teacher tried to calm him down and asked him to rest for five minutes.

“However, no disciplinary action was taken against him,” he said at a press conference here yesterday.

He said Hao Zheng then left the counselling room at 9.05am before he was found dead at about 9.20am.

Dr Wee, who expressed his condolences to Nge's family, said he had instructed the school authorities and the district education department to provide assistance to them.