Malaysian boy acquitted for murder of schoolgirl on grounds of insanity
Summary
A Malaysian teenage boy has been found not guilty of murdering a schoolgirl because the court ruled he was mentally ill at the time. The boy, who was 14 when he stabbed the 16-year-old girl, will be treated in a psychiatric hospital until he is considered well enough to return to society.Key Facts
- The boy stabbed a 16-year-old girl, Yap Shing Xuen, at their secondary school near Kuala Lumpur.
- The boy was 14 years old when the incident happened.
- He was acquitted of murder on the grounds of insanity due to mental illness.
- A psychiatrist testified that the boy has schizophrenia and had shown symptoms since age nine.
- The boy’s mental health worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic and when he returned to school.
- The judge ordered the boy to stay in a psychiatric hospital for treatment and regular mental health checkups.
- The court case was held in a closed court to protect privacy, as the accused is a minor.
- The case sparked national discussion in Malaysia about the impact of social media on children’s mental health and behavior.
- Since June, Malaysia has banned children under 16 from having social media accounts to reduce exposure to harmful online content.
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