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Teen charged with murder in death of Polisas student in Kuantan

A 19-year-old unemployed youth has been charged in connection with the fatal strangling of a Polisas student in Kuantan. The charge was presented before the Kuantan Magistrate's Court.

LSN Malaysia · 12 October 2026

An unemployed 19-year-old has appeared before the Kuantan Magistrate's Court facing a murder charge in connection with the death of a Polisas student in the East Coast state.

The youth is accused of fatally strangling the victim, bringing a conclusion to preliminary investigations into the case that had drawn attention across the region.

Details surrounding the circumstances of the incident remain under investigation. The prosecution presented the charge before the magistrate as proceedings moved forward in the matter.

The case marks another serious criminal matter handled by Pahang authorities this year. The court will determine the next steps in the legal proceedings against the accused.