KUALA LUMPUR – The tragic death of a female university student in Cyberjaya has sparked fresh concerns over campus safety, prompting the Higher Education Ministry (MoHE) to call on all public and private institutions to strictly comply with established safety protocols.
In a statement today, MoHE emphasised that all institutions of higher learning must ensure full adherence to their respective standard operating procedures (SOPs) to uphold student welfare and security.
“This compliance is also important to ensure comprehensive protection for students under the responsibility of the university,” it said.
The ministry added that it remains committed to working with stakeholders to ensure all campuses provide a safe, responsible and conducive environment for students.
Referring to the June 24 incident, where a female student was believed to have been murdered in a condominium unit used as student accommodation in Cyberjaya, MoHE said it is awaiting the full findings from the authorities.
“As such, the MoHE urges the public not to make any speculations that could affect the investigation and the sensitivity of parties involved,” the statement read.
It also extended condolences to the family of the deceased.
Following the incident, the University of Cyberjaya – where the student was enrolled – issued a statement expressing its deepest sorrow and pledging to reinforce safety measures on campus and in its residential facilities, according to the FMT.
“The safety of our students, their families, and the surrounding community remains our utmost priority,” it said.
The university added that it is consulting security experts to strengthen its existing protocols and is cooperating fully with law enforcement in the ongoing investigation.
“We will continue to provide regular updates as appropriate and are committed to supporting our community throughout this period,” the statement continued.
The university also appealed to the public and media to respect the family’s privacy and avoid speculation or sharing unverified claims.
The victim, identified as Maniisha, was found unconscious in her shared unit at Mutiara Ville, Cyberjaya, and was pronounced dead at the scene. The residence is one of several off-campus accommodations managed by the university.
Her uncle, Datuk Rajpal Singh, has publicly questioned the level of security at the premises.
“We are deeply saddened by what happened and shocked because this is a university-managed accommodation. Now, a life has been lost,” he told Scoop when met at the Shamshan Bhoomi Hall crematorium in Jalan Loke Yew.
Rajpal expressed dismay over the apparent absence of basic safety features such as closed-circuit television (CCTV) in the building.
“We believe the university administration should tighten safety protocols for the well-being of all students.
“We hope PDRM will resolve this case swiftly and ensure justice is served. We also urge that there be no shortcuts taken in this investigation,” he said.
Sepang police chief Norhizam Bahaman confirmed that the case is being investigated as murder under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
A post-mortem found that the 20-year-old student died from blunt force trauma to the head. Police also confirmed there were no signs of sexual assault.
“She was found unconscious at her residence in Mutiara Ville, Cyberjaya, and was pronounced dead at the scene,” he said.
Authorities have urged anyone with relevant information to contact Investigating Officer Assistant Superintendent Mohd Husny Hussien at 012-930 7860, or to report to the nearest police station to assist with the investigation. – June 26, 2025
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