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M'sian student, 14, dies after being found unconscious at school hostel, police treating case as murder
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Izza Sofia , as published by Mothership
· September 26, 2026
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A 14-year-old student in Malaysia died after he was found unconscious at his school hostel on Sep. 25. Police have since classified his death as murder and detained a 16-year-old student to assist with investigations, Malay Mail reported. The teenager was subsequently remanded for six days, accor...
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Key points Police have since classified his death as murder and detained a 16-year-old student to assist with investigations, Malay Mail reported. A 14-year-old student in Malaysia died after he was found unconscious at his school hostel on Sep.
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What is this story about? A 14-year-old student in Malaysia died after he was found unconscious at his school hostel on Sep. 25. Police have since classified his death as murder and detained a 16-year-old student to assist with investigations, Malay Mail reported. The teenager was subsequently remanded for six days, accor...
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