Melaka: A final-year medical student from a private university in Bukit Baru is in critical condition after falling from the seventh floor of an apartment in Jalan Tun Razak here, yesterday. Melaka Tengah police chief ACP Christopher Patit reported that the 24-year-old male student sustained severe traumatic brain injuries, including skull fractures, and is currently receiving treatment at Melaka Hospital.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the incident occurred at 10.42 pm when the victim was seen coming out of the bathroom before he allegedly fell from the seventh-floor unit that he shares with five university mates. The victim landed on a fifth-floor balcony and was immediately rushed to the hospital for medical attention.

Preliminary investigations conducted by the police have determined that the incident was not linked to bullying. The victim is described by acquaintances as a kind and helpful person, which has added to the shock and concern among those who know him. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fall to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the event.