SHAH ALAM, Aug 29 — The police have recorded the statements of 12 individuals to assist in the investigation into the case of a Form Three student falling from a school dormitory in Sabak Bernam on August 26 (Tuesday).
Menteri Besar Dato' Seri Amirudin Shari, who confirmed the matter without revealing the individuals, advised all parties to give the police space to conduct the investigation.
"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," he said.
Amirudin was speaking at a press conference after the Menteri Besar's National Day Lecture at the Shah Alam City Council Convention Centre today.
He said that he had previously instructed the state executive councillor for rural development, unity and consumer affairs Datuk Rizam Ismail, who is also the Air Tawar state assemblyman, to obtain further information regarding the incident, in addition to visiting the victim's family in the hospital.
Similarly, the state executive councillor for public health and environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin will provide the latest developments regarding the student's status after receiving a report from the Selangor Health Department (JKNS).
"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," Amirudin said.
On Wednesday (August 27), Selangor police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said that school officials were among the parties whom the police had called to record statements regarding the case.
On Tuesday, the police confirmed that they had received a report regarding the incident of a male Form Three student who was believed to have fallen from the third floor of a school dormitory in Sabak Bernam.
The case is being investigated under Section 31(1) of the Children's Act 2001, with investigations being conducted from various angles.
