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The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
Suspects in Cyberjaya student murder case appear in Sepang court
The two individuals being investigated in the murder case of a university student in Cyberjaya on June 24 arrived at the Sepang Court on Thursday (July ). SEPANG: Two suspects linked to the murder of a university student in Cyberjaya on June 24 appeared in Sepang Court on Thursday (July 10). According to Sinar Harian, the male suspect, in a white T-shirt, and the female suspect, dressed in black, arrived in a multi-purpose vehicle at 8.55am. Police ensured security as the handcuffed suspects entered the court to prevent any incidents. Sepang OCPD ACP Norhizam Bahaman, announced that charges would be filed under Section 302 of the Penal Code. Maniishapriet Kaur, a 20-year-old Bachelor of Physiotherapy student from Sarawak, was found dead in a condominium in Cyberjaya at 10am on June 24. Selangor Police Chief, Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, reported that the arrest of four individuals, including the primary suspect, who is the boyfriend of the victim's housemate, resolved the case within 48 hours. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
The Star
03-07-2025
- The Star
Commotion in Sepang court as murder victim's relative tries to confront suspect
SEPANG: A commotion broke out at a Sepang Magistrate's Court here Thursday (July 3) when a man, believed to be a family member of the slain student Maniishapriet Kaur, attempted to confront the main suspect in the case, Sinar Harian reports. The man, dressed in red, approached the suspect while shouting at him as he exited the court after a remand extension hearing at around 9.50am Thursday, the Malay language daily reported. Police officers at the scene then tried to calm the individual to prevent any untoward incidents. It was reported that a man and three women, aged from 19 to 20 years old, were apprehended in Johor Baru, Johor, and Gemencheh, Negri Sembilan, on Thursday (June 26) and early Friday (June 27) morning in connection with the murder. They were nabbed within 48 hours of the police report lodged on the incident. Maniishapriet, a Bachelor of Physiotherapy student, was found dead in her dorm at a condominium in Cyberjaya. The victim, who was from Kuching, Sarawak, was discovered unconscious with visible injuries on her body by her friend at about 10am on Tuesday (June 24). The friend then immediately alerted the police. She was living with five other students, but they had returned home for the holidays on June 21, leaving her alone at the hostel, as she was scheduled to take an upcoming examination. The victim's ATM card was among several valuables reported missing from the scene, including a laptop, mobile phone, and cash. A post-mortem revealed that the cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head.
CNA
28-06-2025
- CNA
Two students suspended, security increased after Malaysian woman found dead at university housing
CYBERJAYA, Selangor: Following the murder of a 20-year-old Malaysian student, the University of Cyberjaya has suspended two students linked to the case, and stepped up security at off-campus shared accommodation facilities. The university said in a statement on Saturday (Jun 28) that it had taken "prompt disciplinary action by suspending two students who may be connected to the recent incident involving the late Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara", adding that the suspensions will remain in effect pending further investigation. Maniishapriet, a physiotherapy student from the University of Cyberjaya, 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. Three suspects - a man and two women, aged between 19 and 20 - have been arrested and are currently on remand. 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 lived 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. She was found unconscious by a friend at around 10am on Tuesday and pronounced dead shortly after police officers arrived at the scene. The University of Cyberjaya has come under intense scrutiny following the tragedy, which has raised concerns about student safety at private institutions of higher learning. In response, the university says it has implemented security enhancements at off-campus shared accommodation facilities since Thursday evening. These measures include deploying additional university-assigned security personnel to supplement existing guards appointed by the respective accommodation management companies. Patrols have also been stepped up. "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 Dr David Whitford, vice chancellor of the university.
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.
