Malaysian boy acquitted for murder of schoolgirl on grounds of insanity

What happened

Key facts

• The killing of the 16-year-old nearly a year ago had shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about social media.
• Reported by BBC News and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:58:27 UTC.

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1. 08:44 UTC · The Guardian

   Indonesian police investigate deaths of Australian man and two children in Bali as suspected murder-suicide

2. 08:58 UTC · BBC News

   Malaysian boy acquitted for murder of schoolgirl on grounds of insanity

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