Malaysia

College student dies after falling from 22nd-floor condominium in Setapak

Police classify the case as sudden death pending further investigation

Updated 56 minutes ago · Published on 01 Sep 2026 9:20AM

College student dies after falling from 22nd-floor condominium in Setapak
An 18-year-old private college student died after falling from a 22nd-floor corridor at a condominium used as a hostel in Setapak on Monday - September 1, 2026

AN 18-year-old private college student died after falling from the 22nd floor of a condominium along Jalan Langkawi in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur on Monday.

Wangsa Maju district police chief Assistant Commissioner Annas Sulaiman said the condominium had been converted into a hostel for students of the private college.

He said the first-semester student was seen arriving at the residence at 7.07am.

“At about 8.50am, police received a call from a security guard informing them of the incident.

“Preliminary investigations and a review of closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage found that the victim arrived at the residence at 7.07am before falling from a corridor on the 22nd floor,” he said in a statement.

Annas said the victim was pronounced dead at the scene by a medical officer.

He said the case was currently classified as a sudden death report (SDR), with further investigations under way to complete the investigation papers. - September 1, 2026

Spotlight

Anwar unveils six measures for Malaysians ahead of Merdeka

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

Malaysia

Xavier Jayakumar warns racial, religious politics could erode Malaysia’s unity

Malaysia

DOE: Close schools, kindergartens if API tops 200

Malaysia

WhatsApp messages help rescue of two brothers lost in Bukit Putus

Malaysia

King grants audience to Anwar, briefed on Merdeka Day preparations

Opinion

Merdeka: This is our Malaysia – and you will not take it from us

By Vinod Sekhar

World

Covid-19 fears return in South Korea as mask, test kit sales surge

World

91 Malaysians still unaccounted for after Nepal-China floods

You may be interested

Malaysia

Higher BUDI fuel quotas may help ease inflation, economist says

Malaysia

Sarawak: EC to display proposed 17 new state assembly seats tomorrow

Malaysia

BN faces Melaka test: Can it deliver another state victory?

Malaysia

Cloud seeding operations to begin in Sarawak, Northern Peninsula on Sept 3

Malaysia

Jets soar over Putrajaya as air show steals spotlight at 69th National Day

Malaysia

Uphold unity in diversity for the sake of future generations – Penang CM

By Ian McIntyre

Malaysia

RM1b health digital push for faster treatment, better access for Malaysians

Malaysia

Ong Kian Ming resigns from DAP, commits to help KJ if he contests GE16