Suicide Attempt at Swinburne University Sarawak Campus
The 36-year-old man from Kenyalang Park, identified as a university support staff, perched himself precariously on the ledge of the building for almost 90 minutes while being cajoled by colleagues and numerous others before he was finally rescued by firemen.
By nasreenasir — 23 Feb 2013, 12:29 PM — Updated almost 11 years ago
Man previously admitted to Kota Sentosa Hospital
The man was brought to Sarawak General Hospital for treatment, and the police later referred the case to Kota Sentosa Hospital.
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The stress at work yesterday had presumably gotten the better of him.
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He said his men tried to talk to him but he refused to respond and they also could not really understand what he was muttering.
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The man, who lives in Kenyalang Park, is said to have previously been admitted to Kota Sentosa Hospital but had refused to take his medication.
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Man attempted suicide at university
A police spokesperson disclosed that their personnel were despatched to the scene after receiving a distress call around noon, and that the man was successfully rescued at 1.30pm.
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Tension was at its height when the man shifted himself to the edge of the ledge and threatened to leap, but he eventually changed his mind following desperate pleas from those inside the building.
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A university took an unexpected turn when a man stepped on to the ledge of the 7th floor of a building & threatened to end his life.
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