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Malaysian boy acquitted for murder of schoolgirl on grounds of insanity

BBC News World · 14 September 2026 at 09:58

Malaysian boy acquitted for murder of schoolgirl on grounds of insanity

The killing of the 16-year-old nearly a year ago had shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about social media.

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Malaysian boy acquitted for murder of schoolgirl on grounds of insanity

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