Nur Qaira Alisha Ahmad Ilwan dies after teacher forces sprint
Nur Qaira Alisha Ahmad Ilwan, an 11-year-old Standard Four pupil with a diagnosed heart condition, died in Kedah after a teacher allegedly forced her to run in a sprint race despite a medical exemption letter, the…
Source: The Rakyat Post · August 28, 2026 at 1:31 PM · AI-assisted report
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KEDAH, SULTAN BAHIYAH HOSPITAL, KUALA LUMPUR, 28 AUGUST 2026 —
Nur Qaira Alisha Ahmad Ilwan, an 11-year-old Standard Four pupil with a diagnosed heart condition, died in Kedah after a teacher allegedly forced her to run in a sprint race despite a medical exemption letter, the Education Ministry said.
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The girl was hospitalised at Sultan Bahiyah Hospital on April 15 after collapsing, according to her mother Norlela Shaari. Doctors found fluid around the heart, leading to facial swelling and heart failure. Nur Qaira had relied on a wheelchair and had restricted fluid intake to control the swelling until her death.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek ordered the ministry’s Integrity Unit to investigate the incident. The teacher involved has been transferred to another school as a precaution while the probe continues.
Fadhlina said the ministry treats student safety as a priority and is providing assistance to the family. The Kedah Education Department asked the public to refrain from speculation while authorities carry out a full inquiry.
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