Sabak bernam: A total of 12 individuals have been detained by the police so far to assist in the investigation into the case of a Form Three student falling from a school dormitory in Sabak Bernam on August 26. Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari, who confirmed the matter without revealing the identities of the individuals, advised all parties to give the police space to conduct the investigation.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Amirudin emphasized the importance of allowing the police to carry out their investigation thoroughly. "We will give the police space to obtain the truth and, God willing, the police will also guarantee that a thorough investigation will be carried out," said Amirudin, who is also the Selangor Education and Human Capital Development Committee chairman. Amirudin's comments were made at a media conference following the Selangor Menteri Besar's National Day Lecture at the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) Convention Centre.
Amirudin further stated that he had previously instructed Datuk Rizam Ismail, the state Rural Development, Unity, and Consumer Affairs exco and Air Tawar assemblyman, to gather more information regarding the incident. Rizam was also asked to visit the victim's family in the hospital to provide necessary support.
Additionally, Amirudin mentioned that the state Public Health and Environment exco, Jamaliah Jamaluddin, would update the public on the student's condition after receiving a report from the Selangor Health Department (JKNS). He stressed the importance of monitoring the victim's condition because the student is a key witness in the investigation. "It is under serious monitoring by the police and JKNS because he (the victim) is one of the main witnesses. This is so that (the victim) can tell the truth or what happened. God willing, I believe JKNS is doing its best to save the life of this victim," he stated.
Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar had earlier reported on August 27 that school officials were among those called by the police to provide statements regarding the incident. The police confirmed that the case is being investigated under Section 31(1) of the Children's Act 2001, with inquiries being conducted from multiple perspectives.