January 23, 2026
Local
Local
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 — Two foreign nationals have become the first individuals in Malaysia to be charged in court for littering under the newly enforced anti-littering law, according to a report by The Star.
SEPANG, June 27 — Police have arrested a man and two women in connection with the murder of a 20-year-old student from a private university in Cyberjaya.
In a statement, Sepang police chief Assistant Commissioner Norhizam Bahaman said the suspects, aged between 19 and 20, were apprehended in Johor Bahru and Gemencheh, Negeri Sembilan between yesterday and earlier today.
He said the arrests were made within 48 hours of the initial police report being lodged and confirmed that the suspects will be brought to the Sessions Court for a remand hearing.
The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
Norhizam urged the public not to speculate or circulate unverified information that could disrupt the ongoing investigation. He also warned that stern action would be taken against anyone engaging in illegal activity related to the case.
Police previously reported that the victim, identified as Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara, was found unconscious by a friend around 10am on Tuesday and was pronounced dead shortly after officers arrived.
Originally from Kuching, she was a Bachelor of Physiotherapy student at the University of Cyberjaya.
Norhizam said there were no signs of forced entry or sexual assault, but the victim had suffered head injuries consistent with blunt force trauma.
Several of the victim’s belongings, including a laptop, mobile phone, ATM card, and cash, were reported missing. Investigators also discovered multiple transactions made using her ATM card after her death.
The incident has raised concerns online, with the public expressing fears over the safety of student accommodations.
