PN lawmakers call for murder probe into death of Standard Four pupil

PN lawmakers call for murder probe into death of Standard Four pupil


Published: Oct 12, 2025 10:39 AM
Updated: 1:40 PM



Perikatan Nasional lawmakers have urged authorities to launch a thorough investigation into the death of a Standard Four pupil who was found unconscious in a school toilet in Senawang, Negeri Sembilan, earlier this month and later pronounced dead.

PN chief whip Takiyuddin Hassan said the probe must establish whether the boy was already dead when discovered.

“The investigation must also consider the possibility that the death resulted from a criminal act, namely, murder.

“It is alarming that this case is reportedly being classified merely as a bullying case under Section 507C of the Penal Code, instead of being treated as a murder case under Section 302 of the same law,” he said in a statement.

On Oct 3, Negeri Sembilan police chief Alzafny Ahmad said a post-mortem revealed the 10-year-old died from pressure applied to his neck, with no other injuries found.

He said the school’s discipline teacher had rushed the pupil to a private clinic, where he was later pronounced dead.

Takiyuddin also expressed regret that Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek failed to take “swift and serious action”, such as forming a ministerial-level investigation committee.

“Schools are supposed to be the safest places, especially for students.

“However, the recurring tragedies show the failure of the Education Ministry and all related parties to ensure safety in educational institutions - particularly at the primary school level,” he added.

The incident came just days after another tragedy in Negeri Sembilan, where a nine-year-old pupil died after falling into an uncovered manhole at a school in Lenggeng.