Overview

• Police say a 16-year-old girl was fatally stabbed during school hours near a girls’ toilet at SMK Bandar Utama 4 in Petaling Jaya, with officers alerted around 9:40am.
• A 14-year-old schoolmate was arrested at the scene, two sharp weapons were seized, and the case is being investigated as murder under Section 302.
• Authorities confirmed a seven-day remand through Oct 21 as investigators report no initial sign of bullying and continue to examine motive.
• Selangor police said the students had not interacted previously and indicated the boy harboured unexpressed romantic feelings, while citing social media influence as a possible factor.
• The Education Ministry set up a special committee, deployed counsellors, temporarily reassigned school administrators, and is considering stronger security measures for campuses.