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Malaysian boy acquitted of schoolgirl murder on insanity

Filed: Sep 14, 2026 at 6:09 AM ET
Summary: A Malaysian court acquitted a boy of murdering a 16-year-old schoolgirl on the grounds of insanity. The killing, which occurred nearly a year earlier, had drawn public shock in Malaysia and sparked debate on social media.
WHO: Malaysian court
WHAT: Acquitted a boy of murder on grounds of insanity.
WHEN: Jan 1, 2025
WHERE: Malaysia
WHY: The court found the boy not criminally responsible on grounds of insanity.

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