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Free Malaysia Today
04-07-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
7-day remand extension for trio in Cyberjaya murder case
Sepang police chief Norhizam Bahaman said magistrate Khairatul Animah Jelani granted a seven-day extension of the earlier remand order. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : The remand of three suspects arrested in connection with the murder of a 20-year-old university student in Cyberjaya has been extended until July 10. Sepang police chief Norhizam Bahaman said magistrate Khairatul Animah Jelani granted a seven-day extension of the earlier remand order. 'The Sepang magistrates' court allowed a seven-day extension of the remand, effective from July 4 to July 10,' Norhizam said in a statement. The earlier remand order, granted by sessions court judge Azaraorani Abdul Rahman on June 27, expired today. Police arrested the trio – a man and two women aged 19 and 20 – around Johor Bahru, Johor, and Gemencheh, Negeri Sembilan, between 9am on June 26 and 2am on June 27. Norhizam previously said that all three suspects were known to the victim, University of Cyberjaya student Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara, who was found dead in her condominium unit by a friend at about 10am on June 24. She was staying in the room with five other students, but her housemates had reportedly returned to their hometowns for the holidays on June 21. An autopsy identified her cause of death as blunt force trauma to the head. Police said there were no signs that her residence had been broken into, and that she had not suffered injuries consistent with rape. Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan yesterday said that the main suspect in the murder case used a key and access card provided by his girlfriend, who had returned to her hometown, to enter the apartment. He said the suspect took advantage of the victim being alone in the apartment while waiting to sit her final paper. After allegedly assaulting and killing her, the unemployed suspect is said to have robbed her, taking her mobile phone, laptop, and ATM card which he used to spend RM200. Police also arrested a fourth suspect – a man who knew the victim but lived in a different apartment block – who is currently on remand as well.
CNA
27-06-2025
- CNA
Murder of 20-year-old Malaysian student in university housing sparks calls for justice, better safety measures
CYBERJAYA, Selangor: The murder of a 20-year-old university student in Cyberjaya, Selangor this week has sent shockwaves across Malaysia, sparking widespread calls for justice and better safety from students, politicians and members of the public. Three suspects, a man and two women aged 19 and 20, were arrested between 9am on Thursday (Jun 26) and 2am on Friday in connection with the death of Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara, a physiotherapy student from the University of Cyberjaya. Police obtained a seven-day remand order against the three suspects until Jul 3 at the Sepang Sessions Court on Friday morning. Maniishapriet, who hailed from Kuching, Sarawak, was found dead in her condominium unit in the Sepang district of Selangor on Tuesday at about 10am, with injuries on her body, reported local media. The victim had been staying at Mutiara Ville, a shared unit provided by the university located about 1.5km away from the main building, according to Free Malaysia Today (FMT). She was living with five other students but they had returned home for the holidays on Jun 21, leaving her alone at the condominium used as a hostel as she was scheduled to sit for an upcoming examination, according to The Star. Sepang police chief Norhizam Bahaman confirmed on Thursday that her death was due to blunt force trauma to the head, with the case being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. 'We hope the public will not speculate on the case or share unverified news that could jeopardise the investigation … We will take stern action on any unlawful act,' Norhizam said on Friday, as quoted by The Star. The University of Cyberjaya has come under intense scrutiny, as the tragedy raised concerns about the safety of students at private institutions of higher learning, with many using the hashtag '#justiceformaniisha'. The incident has also garnered reactions from politicians, some of whom urged action on better student security. In a Facebook post on Friday, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh urged the police to conduct a thorough investigation into the murder and called for those responsible to be brought to justice. "The loss of a young woman who was on the path of academic pursuit and a bright future is a truly heartbreaking tragedy," she said. Deputy housing and local government minister Aiman Athirah Sabu, in a Facebook post, called the murder 'shocking'. 'I urge that the investigation be carried out transparently, fairly and urgently to ensure justice is upheld and the truth is revealed,' she said on Thursday. Malaysian Indian Congress women's leader N Saraswati said students deserve to feel safe where they live and study. 'Immediate and firm action must be taken. Let us honour her memory by demanding and pushing for better protection measures for our students,' she said on Thursday, as quoted by Free Malaysia Today. Women, family and community development minister Nancy Shukri, who attended Maniishapriet's funeral, also extended her condolences. 'I trust the relevant authorities will conduct the investigation and with integrity so that justice may prevail,' she said in a post on X on Thursday. A Member of Parliament from the Democratic Action Party has urged the Higher Education Ministry to review and strengthen existing safety protocols to enhance security measures at student accommodations nationwide, noting that the incident has raised serious concerns about student safety, especially for those living far from home. 'The incident must serve as a wake-up call to both educational institutions and authorities responsible for student welfare,' Bandar Kuching's MP Kelvin Yii said in a statement on Thursday, as quoted by the New Straits Times (NST). 'SECURITY HERE IS POOR', SAY FELLOW STUDENTS RESIDING AT THE CONDOMINIUM Several students have also raised concerns about the poor security at the condominium where the 20-year-old victim resided, noting that they had neither seen any police nor received any official communication from the building management or their university. 'I only knew about (the incident) because it went viral on X. I didn't see the police, just a group of security guards. We weren't told anything by the management. They don't really care about security,' a 21-year-old local student residing at Mutiara Ville told the New Straits Times on Thursday. 'It's not safe to walk alone here, especially for a woman. People can just come and go,' another student told NST. While some blocks are gated, students told NST that the security measures were largely superficial, with features either broken or poorly enforced. 'Security here is poor. They don't properly check who comes and goes,' a 20-year-old nursing student said. Norhizam, the district police chief, earlier said on Thursday that there were 'no signs of forced entry into the victim's residence'. He added that the police had not found any evidence indicating that the victim was sexually assaulted, contrary to some claims circulating on social media, The Star reported. THREE SUSPECTS ARRESTED Speaking to the media on Friday, Norhizam said that the arrests of the three suspects were made 'within 48 hours' after a police report was lodged on the victim's death. All three suspects were known to the victim, according to local media. Police earlier said that a male suspect had used the victim's debit card to withdraw money in five to six ATM transactions not long after the murder. A laptop, handphone and cash belonging to Maniishapriet were also said to be missing, according to local media. In a statement, University of Cyberjaya has pledged to tighten safety protocols on campus and in its residential facilities. 'The safety of our students, their families and the surrounding community remains our utmost priority, the statement read, as quoted by NST.
Malay Mail
26-06-2025
- Malay Mail
‘Strength and resilience': Nancy Shukri offers condolences to grieving family of Kuching student found dead in Cyberjaya
KUCHING, June 26 — Women, Family and Community Development Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, has called for a thorough, fair and transparent investigation into the alleged murder of a 20-year-old university student from Kuching. During a visit to the victim's family this morning, she offered her condolences and expressed hope that justice will be served. 'I pray the family will be given strength and resilience during this difficult time,' she said on Facebook, adding that the body was still en route from Serdang Hospital at the time of her visit. Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara was found dead in her dormitory room at the Mutiara Ville condominium in Cyberjaya on Tuesday morning (June 24). She had stayed behind for an exam while her five housemates left for the holidays on June 21. Several of her belongings, including a laptop, were missing. Videos circulating online showed police transporting the body to Serdang Hospital. A post-mortem revealed the cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head. Sepang police chief ACP Norhizam Bahaman said there were no signs of forced entry or sexual assault. 'Based on the preliminary autopsy report, police deny allegations circulating on social media that the victim was raped and murdered,' he said. The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code. Police have urged the public not to spread unverified information and advised anyone with information to contact ASP Mohd Husny Hussien at 012-9307860 or the nearest police station. — The Borneo Post
South China Morning Post
26-06-2025
- South China Morning Post
Cyberjaya murder: student killing in Malaysia tech hub fuels calls for safer dorms
The brutal murder of a 20-year-old university student in her dormitory has renewed scrutiny on safety lapses in Cyberjaya, a township hailed in the 1990s as Malaysia's Silicon Valley but now notorious for crime. Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara, a University of Cyberjaya undergraduate, was found dead on Tuesday due to blunt force trauma to the head, Sepang district police said on Thursday. 'Investigation at the scene found no signs of forced entry into the victim's residence. Further examination of the victim's body revealed injuries to the head,' said district police chief Norhizam Bahaman. The autopsy did not find signs of rape, he added, refuting claims widely circulated on social media that she had been sexually assaulted before being killed. There is a manhunt out for several suspects in the murder, with police saying they are close to making arrests. Her murder has once again turned the spotlight on the reputation of the city of 140,000 as a hotbed of crime. Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara. Photo: Handout Conceived as a twin to the federal administrative capital of Putrajaya, Cyberjaya was meant to anchor the country's digital ambitions. While those early hopes faded, the area is now undergoing a revival, driven by a surge in data centre projects under the government's push to position Malaysia as a regional digital infrastructure hub.
