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Malaysian boy acquitted for murder of schoolgirl on grounds of insanity

Malaysian boy acquitted for murder of schoolgirl on grounds of insanity
BBC World Monday 14 September 2026, 08:58 UTC 1 min read
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The killing of the 16-year-old nearly a year ago had shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about social media.

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