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Cyberjaya

Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara

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The brutal killing of a university student in Cyberjaya has taken a grim turn as two teenagers were formally charged with her murder in court today. The case, which has attracted widespread attention, may result in the death penalty if the accused are found guilty.
Pair Formally Charged in Sepang Court
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On Thursday (10 July), 19-year-old odd-job worker M. Sri Darvien and his girlfriend, 19-year-old student D. Thineswary, were brought before the Magistrate's Court in Sepang to face charges in connection with the death of 20-year-old Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara, a Bachelor of Physiotherapy student at the University of Cyberjaya.
Darvien has been charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder, which carries the mandatory death penalty upon conviction. If the court opts not to impose the death sentence, he faces imprisonment for a minimum of 30 years up to 40 years, along with at least 12 strokes of the cane.
Thineswary, meanwhile, was charged under Section 109, read together with Section 302 of the Penal Code, for allegedly abetting the murder. If convicted, she too could face the same penalties.
Timeline of Events Leading to the Crime
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According to the charge sheet, Darvien is accused of committing the murder between 9.11pm and 11.31pm on 23 June at Block A of the Mutiara Ville condominium in Cyberjaya. Thineswary is believed to have abetted the crime at around 12.30pm the same day at the same location.
Both appeared separately before Magistrate Khairatul Animah Jelani. Darvien was clad in a plain white T-shirt, while Thineswary was dressed in black. No pleas were recorded during the session, as the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court.
Prosecution and Defence Submissions
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Deputy Public Prosecutor Raja Zaizul Faridah Raja Zaharudin informed the court that no bail would be offered, citing the severity of the charges. She also requested additional time to complete the forensic, post-mortem and chemistry reports before proceeding with the application to transfer the case to the High Court.
Representing Darvien, defence counsel M. Manoharan appealed for an expedited transfer, while Thineswary&rsquo;s lawyer, Mohamed Baharudeen Mohamed Ariff, stressed the need for urgency, noting the public scrutiny and viral nature of the case.
However, the prosecution explained that relevant documents must first be served to the defence before seeking consent for the transfer from the Attorney-General&rsquo;s Chambers. The court has fixed 11 September as the next mention date to review the case&rsquo;s progress.
A Case That Shocked the Nation
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Maniishapriet&rsquo;s murder stunned many across Malaysia. Originally from Kuching, Sarawak, she was studying physiotherapy in Cyberjaya and living in student housing. On the morning of 24 June, her body was discovered by a friend who entered her condominium unit after being unable to reach her.
At the time, her housemates had gone home for the holidays, leaving Maniishapriet alone. Police investigations revealed no signs of forced entry or sexual assault, but several of her belongings&mdash;including her iPhone, laptop, and ATM card&mdash;were missing.
Following a post-mortem examination, the cause of death was confirmed as blunt force trauma to the head. Police later revealed that the male suspect had allegedly stayed at the unit before the killing, having been granted access through keys and an entry card provided by his girlfriend.
Victim's Family Calls for Swift Justice
Lawyers Datuk Rajpal Singh, Raspreet Kaur, and Sarabmeet Singh appeared on behalf of the victim&rsquo;s family, holding a watching brief. Rajpal, who is also Maniishapriet&rsquo;s uncle, has been vocal in calling for a fair but speedy resolution to the case, underscoring the family's grief and the need for justice.
Next Steps in a High-Profile Murder Case
The tragic case has become a focal point in discussions about campus safety, domestic abuse, and youth crime in Malaysia. With the next court mention scheduled for September, the nation awaits developments as the wheels of justice begin to turn.
For now, both accused remain in custody as investigations continue. The prosecution team, consisting of multiple deputy public prosecutors, is preparing the necessary documentation to ensure the case is heard in the appropriate legal venue.
As the case unfolds in the High Court, it remains to be seen how the judiciary will weigh the facts and determine accountability in one of the country&rsquo;s most high-profile murder cases this year.
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Up to 40 years in jail and 12 strokes of the cane await — but we’ll have to wait until September for the next step in the case.

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Teen Couple Charged With Murder Of Cyberjaya Student, Facing Possible Death Penalty

Up to 40 years in jail and 12 strokes of the cane await — but we’ll have to wait until September for the next step in the case.

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