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South China Morning Post
6 days ago
- South China Morning Post
Malaysian teenage couple charged with murder of Cyberjaya student in dorm
A Malaysian teenage couple were charged with murder in a court on Thursday over the killing of a 20-year-old student last month, in a case that has caused nationwide concerns over security for students living in the country's flagship tech hub of Cyberjaya. Advertisement Prosecutors accused Sri Darvein Manthavan, 19, of killing Malaysian Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara at her dorm on June 23, aided by his girlfriend Thineswary V Devendran, also 19. Both suspects face the death penalty if found guilty, or an alternative penalty of between 30 years and 40 years in jail and no less than 12 strokes of the cane. No plea was taken from the suspects pending the case's transfer to the High Court. The pair will be transferred to prison while awaiting trial as murder is a non-bailable offence. Advertisement Their next hearing will be held on September 11. Darvein and Thineswary were arrested along with a third suspect two days after the victim was found dead in her dormitory on June 24.
BBC News
28-06-2025
- BBC News
'Hairy hands' used to warn Durham students against thefts
"Hairy hand" leaflets are being used to warn students to be vigilant against opportunistic of a campaign by Durham Police, they depict a hairy hand on one side and have crime prevention advice printed on the warn students in Durham of the need to keep their households secure when they go out to celebrate the end of have been out and about in the city checking properties, and while most were secure, several of the "hands" were posted through open windows. The team also gave advice to students who had left their doors insecure, asking them to be extra vigilant and not give thieves the chance to make off with their Dave Clarke, from the Durham City neighbourhood team, said: "We had a great time out and about engaging with students who quite rightly want to celebrate the end of year and let their hair down after exams."And whilst everyone we spoke to saw the entertaining side of our campaign, we do have a serious message asking all students to be extra vigilant at this time of year."Police are also working with Durham University and landlords to look at ways security can be further improved at student houses. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Massena school board member shares concerns about weapons in school
Jun. 17—MASSENA — The Massena Central School Board has approved an agreement with the village to continue providing a school resource officer, but not without a concern from one of the board members. Although he voted to approve the agreement, Robert M. LeBlanc said he was concerned about the SRO carrying a weapon on school grounds. Michael A. Flynn, the Massena Police Department's juvenile officer, serves as the district's school resource officer under an agreement between the district and village. "You know, in the United States, the number one cause of death for kids are guns. So, I don't like guns on a property. I think having a gun permanently on a property is not right. It's not something I like," he said. LeBlanc said he likes the students being exposed to a police officer. "We're lucky to have a good guy. Mr. Flynn is a good guy, he said. But, having a weapon on school grounds didn't sit right with him. "I like when they come and they share their life with the police officer. But, I don't like guns," LeBlanc said. He said the police department was close enough that they could respond in an emergency situation. "I don't like the idea of the SRO. I think with the police station being in the middle of the school district, if there's an incident, there's going to be a team, not one guy, who's going to react to the incident. So, I don't think the idea of having an SRO is good," he said. However, LeBlanc joined with the board in unanimously approving the agreement. "I'm going to support the proposition. But, in general, I don't like guns on the property. I don't think it's a good idea," he said. The village and school district had signed an agreement in February 2024 for Flynn to also work as the school resource officer. The initial agreement provided a school resource officer from February 2024 to June 2024, and a second agreement was for Flynn to work as an SRO from July 2024 to June 2025. Flynn serves strictly in his juvenile officer position during the summer. Village trustees had approved the agreement, which runs from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, during their May meeting. The school district will be paying an additional $80,000 for the school resource officer under the agreement. "The contract with the village of Massena for our SRO shows an $80,000 increase this year. The village of Massena was arbitrarily charging us around $70,000 to $80,000. That's not the true cost of the SRO, and the village is basically requiring that if we want to maintain that relationship, that we do need to pay the full cost of the individual," Superintendent Ronald P. Burke had told school members during their May meeting. He said the village was picking up additional costs related to the SRO. "As you see, our SRO works on different days when school is not in session. We need to keep in mind that there is a little bit of give and take on this. We're not paying for the police vehicle. We are not paying for the equipment that the police officer has. We're not paying for the training. What we're paying for is a true cost of the personnel, not all the other materials that go along with that," Burke said.
