A nine-year-old boy died after falling from the 13th floor of an apartment in Taman Cahaya, Ampang on Sunday evening, June 1, 2026 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. Police received information at about 7:45 p.m. from a woman who found the boy unconscious [1, 2, 3, 4, 6].
Medical personnel from Ampang Hospital pronounced the boy dead at the scene. Some sources specify the time of death as 7:42 p.m., though others do not mention an exact time [1, 2, 3, 4, 6].
Assistant Commissioner Khairul Anuar Khalid, Ampang Jaya police chief, said initial investigations indicate the victim was a local boy aged nine who fell from the 13th floor of the apartment [1]. He confirmed the boy held a MyKid identification document, confirming his Malaysian citizenship [6].
Police investigations found the boy was left home alone at the time of the fall [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]. The case is being investigated under Section 31(1) of the Child Act 2001 for child neglect, which carries potential penalties of up to 20 years imprisonment, a fine of up to RM50,000, or both [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6].
Authorities recorded statements from individuals to assist the inquiry. There are conflicting reports on the number of people interviewed: some sources cite five people including the parents and witnesses [4, 6], while others report eight people have given statements, including family members and others [2, 3, 5]. Khairul Anuar stated, "So far, eight people have given their statements" [5].
Post-mortem examinations of the boy were conducted at Ampang Hospital on Monday morning, June 2 [1, 2, 3, 5]. Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident [2].
