Kuala Pilah student's death is murder, say police

KUALA PILAH, 28 SEPTEMBER 2026 —

Also reported by The Star: SEREMBAN: Police have classified the death of a Form 2 student at a sports school in Kuala Pilah as murder, says state police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Alzafny Ahmad.

"The victim was taken to the Kuala Pilah Hospital where doctors pronounced him dead. "We are probing the case under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder," he said in a statement. The police, he said, are also examining all facts and evidence to determine the actual cause and motive of the incident.

He advised the public not to speculate, spread unverified information, or cause it to go viral, as this could affect the investigation and violate the privacy of the families of the students involved. "The police take any incident of violence involving students seriously, particularly incidents resulting in the loss of life. "The police urge any individual with information regarding the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation," he said.

DCP Alzafny said the police's priority was to ensure that the investigation is conducted professionally, thoroughly, and based on evidence to provide justice to all parties. Earlier, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said her ministry would fully cooperate with the police to ensure the probe was conducted thoroughly and transparently.

Fadhlina said she had visited the school on Saturday (Sept 26) morning to meet its staff, officers from the district and state education departments as well as police, to obtain an explanation about the incident and the actions that had been taken. She said she had also met the deceased’s family at the hospital to personally convey her condolences over their loss.

“The entire Education Ministry community extends its condolences to the family of the deceased. Fadhlina said the ministry would comprehensively review safety aspects and compliance with procedures at the school. “I have instructed the Education Inspectorate to immediately conduct an audit to identify any non-compliance,” she said. She stressed that no party would be protected if misconduct or breaches of the law were found.

“No party will be protected if misconduct or breaches of the law are found. "Appropriate action will be taken based on the findings of the investigation and in accordance with the prevailing laws,” she said. The ministry has also provided

Also reported by Malay Mail: SEREMBAN, Sept 26 — Police have classified the death of a Form Two student at a school in Kuala Pilah as murder and detained a 16-year-old student to assist investigations.

Negeri Sembilan police chief Deputy Commissioner Datuk Alzafny Ahmad said preliminary investigations indicated that the incident took place at the school hostel at about 8pm yesterday, The Star reported.

The victim was subsequently taken to Kuala Pilah Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

“We are probing the case under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder,” Alzafny said in a statement.

Police are examining the available evidence to establish what happened and determine the circumstances and motive behind the incident.

Alzafny urged the public not to speculate or circulate unverified information, warning that doing so could interfere with the investigation and intrude on the privacy of the families involved.

“The police take any incident of violence involving students seriously, particularly incidents resulting in the loss of life,” he said.

“The police urge any individual with information regarding the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation.”

He said the force’s priority was to ensure the investigation was carried out professionally, thoroughly and on the basis of evidence.

The case has drawn heightened attention following concerns over the circumstances surrounding the student’s death.

The Education Ministry has ordered an immediate audit of the school, while Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek said the ministry and school would cooperate fully with police.

The ministry has also urged the public to allow investigators to establish the facts, amid speculation online over whether bullying may have been involved.

Authorities have not publicly established bullying as the cause of the student’s death.

Also reported by Malaysiakini: KINI SNAPSHOT | What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 11am, 2pm, and 6pm. Embattled Negeri Sembilan ruler Tuanku Muhriz Tuanku Munawir’s decision to revoke the appointment of 10 state exco members is legal, said Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar. Dusuki ( above ) reportedly said this was because a state exco member holds the position at the pleasure of the Yang di-Pertuan Besar.

"Based on Article 38(5) of the Negeri Sembilan constitution, a state exco, apart from the menteri besar, holds office for as long as he has the approval of the ruler," he said, as quoted by Sinar Harian .

Article 38(5) reads: “Subject to Clause (4), a member of the executive council other than the menteri besar shall hold office at the ruler’s pleasure, unless the appointment of any member of the exco shall have been revoked by the ruler on the advice of the menteri besar but any member of the council may at any time resign his office.” Police have classified the death of a Form 2 student at a sports school in Kuala Pilah as murder, according to Negeri Sembilan police chief Alzafny Ahmad.

The Star reported Alzafny said a 16-year-old student has also been detained to assist in investigations. He reportedly said a preliminary probe has revealed that the incident happened at the school hostel around 8pm on Friday. "The victim was taken to the Kuala Pilah Hospital where doctors pronounced him dead. "We are probing the case under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder," he said.

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has ordered an immediate safety audit at the Kuala Pilah sports school where a 14-year-old student died after being found unconscious at its hostel. She said the Education Ministry would cooperate fully with police and review the school’s safety measures and compliance with procedures.

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