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Main suspect in Cyberjaya murder used girlfriend's key, access card, say cops
Main suspect in Cyberjaya murder used girlfriend's key, access card, say cops

Free Malaysia Today

timea day ago

  • Free Malaysia Today

Main suspect in Cyberjaya murder used girlfriend's key, access card, say cops

Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said four people have been detained in connection with a university student's death last week. PETALING JAYA : The main suspect in the murder of a 20-year-old university student in Cyberjaya used a key and access card provided by his girlfriend to enter the apartment, says Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan. He said the girlfriend lived in the same unit as the victim, and had returned to her hometown after exams ended. 'The suspect took advantage of the victim being alone in the apartment while she was waiting to sit her final paper. Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara. 'He had previously stayed overnight at the unit several times, so he was familiar with the place and saw his opportunity on the night of June 24,' Utusan Malaysia quoted Hussein as saying. After allegedly assaulting and killing her, the unemployed suspect is said to have robbed her, taking her mobile phone, laptop, and ATM card that he used to spend RM200. Some of the stolen items were later recovered, while others were believed to have been discarded, Hussein said. Hussein said four people have been detained in connection with the murder – the main suspect, the victim's housemate, a woman believed to be the suspect's friend, and another man who knew the victim but lived in a separate apartment block. All of them have been remanded for seven days. Hussein said police had also recorded statements from two other housemates and would be calling another one for questioning. Another person, currently in jail, is being probed for allegedly receiving some of the victim's belongings, although he is not believed to be directly involved in the murder, Hussein said. 'We believe we will complete (the investigation) soon. With the arrest of the main suspect and the others, the case is considered resolved,' Hussein said. The victim, University of Cyberjaya student Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara, was found dead in her condominium unit by a friend at about 10am on June 24. 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.

Cops confirm murder probe into death of Cyberjaya varsity student
Cops confirm murder probe into death of Cyberjaya varsity student

Free Malaysia Today

time7 days ago

  • Free Malaysia Today

Cops confirm murder probe into death of Cyberjaya varsity student

Sepang police chief Norhizam Bahaman said an autopsy identified the victim's cause of death as blunt force trauma to the head. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : Police have initiated a murder investigation into the death of a 20-year-old university student who was found in her condominium unit in Cyberjaya yesterday morning. Sepang police chief Norhizam Bahaman said a police report was filed at 10.28am on the discovery of the victim in her Mutiara Ville condominium unit. 'Investigations at the scene found no signs that her residence was broken into. Checks of the victim's body found wounds on her head. 'An autopsy found that her cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head. There were no injuries consistent with rape,' he said in a statement. The victim, reportedly from Kuching, Sarawak, was discovered with injuries on her body by a friend at about 10am yesterday. She was said to be pursuing a bachelor's degree in physiotherapy and had been staying in the room with five other students. However, her roommates had returned to their hometowns for the holidays on June 21.

Uni student Maddie, 19, felt something unusual on her neck - then a quick Google search led to the unthinkable
Uni student Maddie, 19, felt something unusual on her neck - then a quick Google search led to the unthinkable

Daily Mail​

time31-05-2025

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  • Daily Mail​

Uni student Maddie, 19, felt something unusual on her neck - then a quick Google search led to the unthinkable

Maddie King was a healthy 19-year-old university student preparing for the adventure of a lifetime: a semester abroad in Los Angeles. When she began noticing hard lumps in her neck, she had no idea her body was quietly battling a rare form of cancer that had gone undetected for years. Her whole world turned upside when she was diagnosed with stage four Hodgkin's lymphoma, the most advanced form of blood cancer. 'By the time they found it, it was all through my neck and chest, including a 9cm tumour in my lungs,' Maddie, now 25, told FEMAIL. It started with a cough, some mild night sweats, and the discovery of a few mysterious lumps - symptoms that, on their own, didn't seem urgent. 'I didn't have any idea anything was wrong until about three months before my diagnosis. I'd never noticed the lumps before, but they must have been growing for years,' she said. At first, her doctors in Sydney were unsure because scans and biopsies came back inconclusive. She was prescribed antibiotics for what they suspected was pneumonia, but Maddie had a nagging feeling that something wasn't right. 'I was Googling everything. And eventually, it all started pointing to cancer. I was hoping it was something else - tuberculosis, a lung infection - anything but that,' she said. She left for the US with a suitcase full of medical records and a sense of unease. It was the university doctor in LA who finally urged her to take urgent action: 'You need to fly home and get an excision biopsy.' She returned to Sydney in October 2019. Days later, she had a formal diagnosis. 'The diagnosis actually came as a relief,' Maddie admitted. 'After months of not knowing, I could finally make a plan.' But there was no time to process what was happening - almost immediately, she was thrown into a whirlwind of appointments with haematologists, oncologists and even fertility specialists. 'They talked about fertility on the day of diagnosis. Within a week, I was doing IVF injections to preserve some eggs before chemo,' she said. The treatment was brutal : six rounds of intense chemotherapy, followed by a month of radiation. For months, her life was consumed by blood tests, back-to-back medication schedules, isolation, and relentless cycles of pain. 'Chemo completely rips away any sense of normality. You can't plan your day. You can't see friends. You're immunocompromised. I was wearing masks before COVID was even a thing,' she said. Her academic life paused - she took a year off from university. Her social life dwindled. She was often too exhausted to leave the house, let alone think about being 19 and carefree. 'It's a very lonely and disorienting time. Everything changes overnight,' she said. Maddie's journey wasn't just a physical battle, it was an emotional and psychological one, too. At an age when most of her peers were starting internships, going on holidays, or dating freely, she was navigating oncology wards and hormone injections. She remembers trying to distract herself in those early days, trying not to fall apart. 'It was messy. I didn't have the tools back then to process it. I just tried to keep going.' She leaned heavily on her then-boyfriend and her mother, who stayed by her side through the testing, treatment and uncertainty. Maddie's story is made even more heartbreaking by a devastating family history. At 16, she lost her father to pancreatic cancer - a diagnosis that left little time for treatment. 'He was diagnosed and passed away within a month. He didn't even have chemo, it was just about managing the pain. Our experiences couldn't have been more different,' she recalled. When she got her own diagnosis just three years later, it stirred up complicated emotions. 'It was confusing. Part of me was relieved he didn't have to watch me go through it. No parent should have to see their child go through chemo. But part of me wished he was there - I think he would've been proud,' she said. In March 2025, Maddie celebrated a milestone many cancer survivors dream of: five years in remission. 'I went to Vietnam with my partner to celebrate. It was beautiful,' she said. She no longer needs regular scans, but she remains vigilant with GP check-ups and bloodwork. Chronic health issues still linger, a reminder that the battle didn't end when the treatment did. But she's learning to live alongside them with grace, strength and gratitude. Looking back, she says her journey taught her a painful but profound truth: No one is too young. No one is too healthy. Cancer doesn't care. But neither, she adds, should we underestimate the power of small acts of care such as a Facebook message, a meal, or a $10 donation, to help someone who is fighting for their life. Maddie revealed that it was a community of strangers - young women going through similar diagnoses - who helped her feel less alone. 'During the whirlwind of medical appointments, I found Rikki and Cancer Chicks,' Maddie says, referring to founder Rikki Stern, who launched the community to support young women with cancer after being diagnosed with Stage 2B Hodgkin's Lymphoma at 19. 'I just found her on social media. She invited me to join the Facebook group. When I introduced myself and shared my story, the outpouring of support was unbelievable.' From questions about side effects to decoding confusing scan results, Cancer Chicks became a lifeline, offering real-time advice, empathy, and hope. 'I was in chemo when I went to their first retreat. I didn't have eyebrows, and they ran a workshop on how to draw them on. It sounds small, but it made me feel human again.' The community gave Maddie a glimpse into the future - a future where women like her survived, healed, and rebuilt their lives. 'We're a small subset of the population - young women with cancer - but Cancer Chicks makes you feel seen. That someone cares. That you're not forgotten.' Now healthy and working in marketing at a Sydney startup called Magic Brief, Maddie is passionate about giving back. By sharing her story, she hopes to raise awareness for young Aussies going through cancer and highlight the power of female-driven support networks like Cancer Chicks - the community that helped her through her darkest days. She's especially excited about a new partnership between Cancer Chicks and Afterpay, which allows people to donate in instalments, making generosity more accessible in the current cost-of-living crisis. 'People always ask me where they can donate, but they think they need to give $100 or $500 to make an impact. That's just not true,' she explained. Some of the most meaningful gestures Maddie received during treatment weren't grand - they were practical. 'Ready meals, a $15 UberEats voucher, little things like that completely changed my day,' she said. With the Afterpay model, donors can contribute manageable amounts over time - helping charities like Cancer Chicks fund retreats, events, and workshops that provide direct, tangible support.

Tokyo subway stabbing suspect stayed in station for 30 minutes before attack
Tokyo subway stabbing suspect stayed in station for 30 minutes before attack

NHK

time08-05-2025

  • NHK

Tokyo subway stabbing suspect stayed in station for 30 minutes before attack

Investigative sources say a suspect held in a stabbing at a Tokyo subway station remained inside the ticket gates for about 30 minutes before Wednesday's attack. Tokyo police say 43-year-old Toda Yoshitaka is suspected of assaulting a university student with a knife while he was waiting for a train on a platform. The incident occurred just before 7 p.m. at Todaimae Station on the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line. The student fled onto a train. A security camera recorded the suspect chasing the student and slashing him multiple times. The sources say there was no contact between Toda and the student before the attack. Security camera footage shows the suspect entering a toilet and sitting on a bench during the 30 minutes at the station. Police say it also appears that the two men were strangers. One of the train passengers who intervened to restrain the suspect also sustained hand injuries. Police arrested Toda on the spot on suspicion of attempted murder. They are continuing to investigate his motive, but say the suspect is refusing to answer questions.

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