SHAH ALAM, Oct 20 — A seven-year-old schoolgirl has died after experiencing breathing difficulties while in class at SK Dengkil, Sepang.
Utusan Malaysia reported that Sepang district police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman said they received a report on the incident at 7.30pm yesterday.
The victim received initial respiratory assistance at the scene before being transported to the Putrajaya Hospital for further medical treatment.
“However, the victim was pronounced dead while receiving treatment at the Putrajaya Hospital,” he said when contacted today.
Norhizam added that the criminal investigation department of the Sepang district police headquarters is currently investigating the incident.
A post-mortem examination was conducted on the victim at the Putrajaya Hospital at 8am today. Following this, the case has been classified as a sudden death report.
In light of this, he urged the public not to spread false information regarding the incident.
Anyone with information on the incident is urged to contact investigating officer Insp Vishno Kumar Tharuma Rethinam at 011-11021528.
Utusan Malaysia also reported that a social media post had been circulated online involving the death of a seven-year-old child who allegedly choked on food.
