32-Year-Old Dies After Fall From Third-Floor Pickleball Court in Kuala Lumpur

Overview

• The fall occurred on the night of December 2 at the Playa Racquet Club in Kuala Lumpur’s Pudu neighborhood.
• CCTV footage and witness accounts indicate the player went beyond a safety barrier to retrieve a ball and the protective netting failed under his weight.
• Responding officers arrived at 21:43 and found the man deceased on the ground floor, according to Wangsa Maju police.
• The club said it is deeply saddened and asked the public to avoid speculation and respect the privacy of those involved.
• Authorities are reviewing video and statements as scrutiny grows over the adequacy of the venue’s protective measures, and the victim’s identity has not been released.