Boyfriend Held Over Murder Of Female Student In Kuantan

KUANTAN, Oct 6 – A 19-year-old female student was found murdered at a residence on Jalan Air Putih, Kuantan, early Tuesday morning, leading to the arrest of her boyfriend.

Kuantan Police Chief ACP Ashari Abu Samah said the victim’s 19-year-old boyfriend contacted emergency services at 4:32 AM on October 6, 2026.

Police officers dispatched to the scene discovered the victim lying unconscious on a bed inside a rented ground-floor room.

“Preliminary examination by forensic specialists from Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan found pressure marks on the victim’s neck,” Ashari said in an official statement on Tuesday.

Misunderstanding and Legal Proceedings

Preliminary investigations indicate the incident stemmed from a domestic misunderstanding between the suspect and the victim:

• Suspect Detained: Police arrested the victim’s boyfriend at the scene to assist with ongoing murder investigations.
• Remand Order: The Kuantan Magistrate’s Court granted a seven-day remand order against the suspect, effective through October 12, 2026.
• Penal Code Investigation: The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder, which carries the death penalty or extended imprisonment upon conviction.
• Post-Mortem & Evidence Gathering: A post-mortem examination is scheduled for Tuesday to determine the exact cause of death, while forensic teams and investigating officers continue recording witness statements.

Police urged members of the public to refrain from speculating or circulating unverified claims on social media that could compromise the active investigation. Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact the nearest police station or the Kuantan District Police Headquarters.

–NMT