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Malay Mail
9 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Cops secure CCTV footage in Cyberjaya student murder probe, says Selangor police chief
KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — Police have obtained closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage as part of efforts to track down the suspect in the murder of a female university student in Cyberjaya, Selangor, on Tuesday. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said today the footage was gathered from multiple sources and locations nearby. 'The recordings will be used to identify the suspect and narrow down possible areas where the suspect might be,' he said, as reported by Utusan Malaysia. Earlier, media reports said police had classified the death of the student from a private university in Cyberjaya as murder, following injuries found on the victim. It is understood that Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara, 20, was confirmed to have died from head injuries caused by blunt force trauma. However, there were no signs of sexual assault. The victim, originally from Kuching, Sarawak, was reportedly found dead in her dormitory room, believed to have been murdered.
Malay Mail
9 hours ago
- 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
Malay Mail
9 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Cyberjaya university promises safety review after student's death sparks public outcry
SEPANG, June 26 — The University of Cyberjaya today said it will strengthen its safety procedures following the death of a 20-year-old student at one of its shared residential facilities in Cyberjaya. In a press statement, the university said it is working closely with security experts to review and enhance its existing safety protocols. 'The safety of our students, their families, and the surrounding community remains our utmost priority,' it said. The university also said that it is cooperating with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), which is currently investigating the incident. Police earlier said the student, who has been identified as Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara was found unconscious by a friend around 10am on Tuesday and confirmed dead shortly after officers arrived at the scene. Sepang police chief Assistant Commissioner Norhizam Bahaman said there were no signs of forced entry or sexual assault, but that the victim had sustained head injuries consistent with blunt force trauma. Police also said several of the victim's belongings, including a laptop, mobile phone, ATM card, and cash, were missing. Norhizam added that investigators detected multiple transactions using the victim's ATM card after her death. The incident has sparked concern online, with members of the public questioning both the safety of student accommodations linked to the university and the response of authorities. The incident has sparked widespread concern online, with many questioning the safety of student accommodations linked to the university. Some have also criticised what they perceive as a lack of transparency in the response by authoriities.
Free Malaysia Today
9 hours ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Varsity tightens security following student's murder in residential unit
Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara, 20, was pursuing a bachelor's degree in physiotherapy at the University of Cyberjaya. (Website pic) PETALING JAYA : The University of Cyberjaya has pledged to tighten safety protocols on campus and at its residential facilities after the death of a student in a shared condominium unit provided by the institution. In a statement today, the university expressed deep sorrow over the incident and extended condolences to the student's family and members of the university community. 'The safety of our students, their families and the surrounding community remains our utmost priority. 'In addition to existing measures, we are working closely with security experts to further strengthen our safety procedures,' it said. The university also said it is fully cooperating with the authorities to ensure a thorough and timely probe. It also urged the public and media to respect the family's privacy and refrain from speculation or sharing unverified information. 'We will continue to provide regular updates as appropriate and are committed to supporting our community throughout this period,' it added. Twenty-year-old Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara, who hailed from Kuching, Sarawak, was discovered in her Mutiara Ville condominium unit with injuries on her body by a friend on Tuesday. She was said to be pursuing a bachelor's degree in physiotherapy and had been sharing the unit with five other students who had returned to their hometowns for the holidays on June 21. Sepang police chief Norhizam Bahaman said a murder investigation had been opened after a report was received at 10.28am. An autopsy later confirmed the cause of death as blunt force trauma to the head. There were no injuries consistent with rape.
Daily Express
10 hours ago
- Daily Express
Mounting calls for justice over Cyberjaya student's murder
Published on: Thursday, June 26, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jun 26, 2025 By: FMT Reporters Text Size: The death of Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara has sparked an outpouring of grief and outrage online from politicians, activists and members of the public. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: The death of 20-year-old Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara, a University of Cyberjaya physiotherapy student, has sparked widespread calls for accountability and reforms to ensure student safety. Her death sparked an outpouring of grief and outrage online, with politicians, activists and members of the public demanding answers and justice. In a Facebook post, deputy housing and local government minister Aiman Athirah Sabu expressed her condolences and 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, adding she was also closely monitoring Sepang police for updates on the case. Maniishapriet, who hailed from Kuching, Sarawak, was found in her condominium unit in Cyberjaya with injuries on her body by a friend on Tuesday. This morning, Sepang police chief Norhizam Bahaman confirmed her death was due to blunt force trauma to the head. 'Investigations at the scene found no signs that her residence had been broken into. Checks on the victim's body found wounds on her head. 'There were no injuries consistent with rape,' he said in a statement. MIC 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. Women, family, and community development minister Nancy Shukri also visited Maniishapriet's family during the funeral proceedings at the Loke Yew Crematorium this morning. 'I extend my deepest condolences to the family on their heartbreaking loss. I trust the relevant authorities will conduct the investigation transparently and with integrity so that justice may prevail,' she said in a post on X. Meanwhile, University of Cyberjaya has faced mounting criticism on social media for its silence following Maniishapriet's death. Dozens of comments have been left on the university's official social media pages demanding accountability, with many rallying around the hashtag #justiceformaniisha. Many accused the institution of insensitivity after it posted promotional content in the hours following the incident. 'You were busy promoting the university just six hours ago. What action has been taken?' one user asked. Others described the silence as 'beyond cruel', with many users questioning the safety and management of student accommodation. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
