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Malaysian student dies after collapsing during school rugby training

A 14-year-old Malaysian student tragically passed away after collapsing during a rugby training session. The incident occurred on a Wednesday evening when the student experienced breathing difficulties and lost consciousness shortly after a break while listening to his coach's briefing. His granduncle, who had raised him, rushed to the scene upon hearing the news. The student had no known serious illnesses and had not reported any issues at school or his hostel. AI

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Malaysian student dies after collapsing during school rugby training

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · The Star ·

    Malaysian student dies after collapsing during rugby training at school

    A Form Two male student died after collapsing during a rugby training session at a secondary school in Telok Mas, Malaysia’s Melaka state. The 14-year-old is believed to have lost consciousness at about 6pm on Wednesday shortly after a break while listening to a briefing by his c…