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The Sun
10-07-2025
- The Sun
Two charged with murder of Cyberjaya university student
PETALING JAYA: Two 19-year-old's have been charged at the Sepang magistrate's court in connection to the death of a University of Cyberjaya student who was killed last month. According to New Straits Times, M. Sri Darvien, an odd job worker, was charged with the murder of Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara under Section 302 of the Penal Code. His co-accused, student D. Thineswary, was charged with abetting Darvien in committing the murder, under Section 109 of the Penal Code, read together with Section 302. READ MORE: Cyberjaya murder victim's family mourns sudden death of another relative Both nodded to indicate their understanding after the charge was read before Magistrate Khairatul Animah Jelani. However, no plea was recorded as the cases are under the jurisdiction of the High Court. Darvien is alleged to have committed the offence between 9.11pm and 11.31pm on June 23 at Block A, Mutiara Ville Cyberjaya, Persiaran Multimedia in Cyberjaya while Thineswary is alleged to have committed the abetment offence at 12.30pm on the same day and location. Deputy public prosecutor Raja Zaizul Farida Raja Zaharudin stated that the prosecution was not offering bail. The case was fixed for mention on September 11. ALSO READ: Relative confronts Cyberjaya murder suspect in Sepang courtroom
The Star
10-07-2025
- The Star
Couple charged with murder of Cyberjaya university student
SEPANG: A couple has been charged at the Magistrate's Court here over the murder of University of Cyberjaya student Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara last month. M. Sri Darvien and D. Thineswary, both 19, appeared before Magistrate Khairatul Animah Jelani on Thursday (July 10). Sri Darvien was accused of murdering Maniishapriet at a condominium in Cyberjaya between 9.11pm and 11.31pm on June 23. He is charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code and faces the death sentence or imprisonment between 30 and 40 years, and liable for whipping, if convicted. Meanwhile, his girlfriend Thineswary was accused of abetting him in the murder at 12.30pm at the same place and day. She is charged under Section 109 of the Penal Code read together with Section 302 of the same Code. The accused faces the death sentence or imprisonment between 30 and 40 years if convicted. Both accused said they understood the charges. However, no plea was recorded as the cases are under the jurisdiction of the High Court. Deputy Public Prosecutor Raja Zaizul Farida Raja Zaharudin stated that the prosecution was not offering bail. Lawyers M. Manoharan and Mohamed Baharudeen Mohamed Ariff, representing Darvien and Thineswary respectively, sought for the case to be expedited. Manoharan asked the prosecution to transfer the case to the High Court as soon as possible while Mohamed Baharudeen mentioned that the case had become viral. DPP Raja Zaizul, in her reply, said the prosecution required some time to obtain documents in the case. "After we receive these documents and hand them over to the defence, only then will we seek a case transfer to the High Court," she said. Magistrate Khairatul Animah then fixed the case for mention on Sept 11. It was previously reported that the victim, a Bachelor of Physiotherapy student, was found dead in a student's hostel in Cyberjaya. Maniishapriet, from Kuching, Sarawak, was discovered unconscious with visible injuries on her body by her friend at about 10am on June 24, who immediately alerted the police. She was living with five other students who had returned home for the holidays on June 21, leaving her alone at the hostel as she was scheduled to sit for an examination. A post-mortem revealed that the cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head.
Malay Mail
03-07-2025
- Malay Mail
‘Use your brain!': Drama erupts in Sepang court as man accuses Cyberjaya suspect as murderer
SEPANG, July 3 – Emotions flared at the Magistrate's Court here this morning when a man believed to be a relative of the University of Cyberjaya murder victim tried to confront one of the suspects. New Straits Times reported that the man, wearing red, approached the male suspect as he was being led out of the courtroom following a remand extension hearing around 9.50am. 'Woi! Kau bunuh saya punya adik, pakai otak sikit lah, saya punya adik you kasi mati!' he yelled from a distance, accusing the suspect of killing his younger sibling. Police at the scene quickly intervened to de-escalate the situation and prevent further incident. M. Manoharan, the lawyer for the male suspect, criticised police for publicly alleging his client harboured 'bad intentions'. He said the case was still under investigation and warned against prejudicial statements, emphasising the principle of presumed innocence. 'We have raised our objection with the Magistrate regarding the statement made by Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, which included fragments of evidence that could potentially compromise my client's case,' he was quoted saying outside court. 'This is a serious matter. The police are responsible for conducting investigations, but it is the role of our learned and capable judges to determine guilt or innocence,' he added. Police earlier confirmed they had obtained a seven-day remand extension for the three suspects. None of the suspects have so far been charged with a crime, with the case being investigated for murder. According to police, the three suspects were known to the victim, who was found dead in her condominium unit by a friend at about 10 am 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.
Malay Mail
29-06-2025
- Malay Mail
Selangor top cop calls for safer student-only hostels after Cyberjaya killing in off-campus unit
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 – Off-campus student accommodations should undergo proper screenings and be restricted to student tenants only, Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said. He emphasised that shared residences with members of the public could compromise student safety, especially for female students, and urged universities to allocate dedicated blocks or areas exclusively for them. 'In short, universities must dedicate a block or area for students only, especially female ones,' he was quoted telling The Star. 'If an apartment or condominium used as an off-campus hostel also houses tenants who are members of the public, security will not be at an optimum level.' He said universities must also install sufficient security infrastructure, including CCTV cameras, guards and access card systems, at student lodgings. 'It will greatly assist in security monitoring and ensuring the safety of students,' he said. Police will also work with the management staff of universities to highlight the importance of these security measures, he added. Hussein said student safety must always be prioritised, and must not be taken for granted. His remark came after the murder of Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara, a Bachelor of Physiotherapy student from Kuching, at University of Cyberjaya. She was found unconscious in her off-campus accommodation on Tuesday morning, and was pronounced dead shortly after police arrived at the scene. Sepang police said there were no signs of forced entry or sexual assault but reported that the victim had suffered head injuries consistent with blunt force trauma. Three suspects have since been remanded for one week starting Friday, to assist in the investigation under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
Borneo Post
28-06-2025
- Borneo Post
Cyberjaya University suspends two students amid ongoing murder investigation, tightens security
CYBERJAYA (June 28): The University of Cyberjaya has suspended two students believed to be linked to the murder investigation of 20-year-old student Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara. In a statement today, the university said the suspensions took effect early Friday and reflected its zero-tolerance policy toward safety breaches. This follows the arrest of three suspects — two women and a man, aged 19 and 20 — who are currently under a seven-day remand to assist police investigations. They were apprehended in Johor Baru and Gemencheh, Negeri Sembilan, and are being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. Maniishapriet, a Bachelor of Physiotherapy student from Kuching, was found unconscious in her off-campus accommodation on Tuesday morning. She was pronounced dead shortly after police arrived at the scene. Sepang police said there were no signs of forced entry or sexual assault but reported that the victim had suffered head injuries consistent with blunt force trauma. Several belongings, including her laptop, phone, ATM card, and cash, were also missing. In response to the incident, the university has implemented tighter security measures at off-campus accommodations, including deploying additional security personnel and increasing patrols. 'The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our utmost priority. 'We are deeply saddened by the recent events and are taking firm, immediate steps to ensure our community feels protected and supported,' said Vice Chancellor Professor Dr David Whitford. The university urged the public to avoid speculation or spreading unverified information, pledging full cooperation with authorities and the release of verified updates as investigations progress. Police investigations are ongoing. – Malay Mail
