Two Young Lives Lost At KL Condo Complex On Same Day, Community Calls For Mental Health Support

The first victim, a 22-year-old third-year university student, had been experiencing prolonged bullying from three female classmates, according to her father.

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Two university students died in separate incidents at a condominium complex in Setapak on Wednesday (20 August), with both falling from high floors within hours of each other.

The first incident occurred at 6:30 am when a 22-year-old female student from Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TARUMT) fell from the 22nd floor of Block B.

The second death happened around 8:30 pm when a male university student fell from Block A.

According to residents, the male victim fell from a high floor and landed near the basketball court at ground level.

Classmates and friends rushed to the scene after learning of the incident, identifying the victim through their clothing at the scene.

Witnesses were also seen crying and emotionally distressed.

A social media post discussing the tragic incidents at the condominium, with users commenting on the concerning pattern of similar cases at the location. (Pix: Xiaohongshu)

Police Investigation and Family Accounts

Police sealed off both scenes and barred the media from entering the premises.

Investigations were ongoing as of midnight on the night of the incidents, with police remaining at the scene while authorities worked to confirm the identity of the male victim.

In the earlier case involving the female student, her father told authorities that she had been suffering from long-term verbal bullying and isolation by three female classmates.

He said the sustained pressure may have driven her to take her own life.

Both incidents remain under active investigation by the police as authorities examine the circumstances surrounding each case.

Community Impact and Concerns

The back-to-back incidents have sent shockwaves through the local community, particularly among university students and residents of the area.

Social media posts expressing disbelief that two similar tragic cases could occur in a single day have gone viral, with many questioning what could drive young people to such desperate measures.

Some observers have claimed that similar incidents have occurred at the exact location, raising concerns about potential copycat behaviour and the adequacy of mental health support available to students in the area.

These tragic incidents also highlight growing concerns about: