University student risks life in viral balcony stunt

SHAH ALAM - A female student in her early 20s allegedly from a local university was filmed in a viral video scaling parapet walls between balconies on a high floor.

Internet users claimed this incident took place at at a local university based on the building design.

The student, allegedly locked out of her room with unanswered calls to housemates, climbed the exterior wall to reach her balcony door.

However, the video, potentially posted by a friend who filmed it, included a misleading caption implying a "tragic love story" where the climber suspected another girl was with her partner.

"The evening surrendered to the night, and I surrender to the other girl," the caption read.

Netizens overwhelmingly condemned the student's risky behaviour for social media content.

Some commented on previous deaths of university students attempting similar balcony crossings.

Others highlighted the potential fragility of such walls, urging viewers to prioritise safety.

"Just a reminder, not all coping or sills are concrete. Some are made of polystyrene and will break if stepped on," Instagram user @afizly commented.

Further comments from @wanmuhdzaid mentioned two falling deaths, while @kaimankaikaiman, from a different university, shared the loss of a friend in a similar incident.

Editor's note:

* On July 19, Sinar Daily published an article reporting that a student from Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) was involved in a dangerous stunt on a balcony.

This article was rectified on July 29 after clarification from a UniMAP spokesperson confirming that their student was not involved in the incident.

We regret the error and Sinar Daily sincerely apologises for any inconvenience caused.