A 14-YEAR-OLD schoolboy who fatally stabbed a 16-year-old female student at a secondary school in Bandar Utama left behind a disturbing note, believed to reflect a deep psychological crisis.
“The world is fake. I have won,” read the message, reportedly found in the suspect’s possession at the time of his arrest, not in the school toilet where the incident took place.
Selangor Police Chief, Datuk Shazeli Kahar, confirmed the existence of the note and said it has been seized as part of the ongoing investigation.
“Yes, I confirm that the police discovered this note. It was seized from the suspect during an initial inspection, not at the crime scene itself,” he said during a press conference at the Selangor Police Headquarters on Wednesday.
“With regard to the content of the note, it is still under further police investigation.”
He added that investigators are looking into all angles, including the backgrounds of both the suspect and the victim.
“So far, there is no indication that bullying was a factor in this incident.
“The police take this matter very seriously and urge all parties, including schools and the community, to work together to ensure the safety of all students,” he said.
The attack, which took place at approximately 9.30am on Tuesday, shocked both the school community and the nation. The male suspect, a Form One student, allegedly followed the victim into the girls’ toilet before stabbing her multiple times. She died at the scene from her injuries.
Petaling Jaya District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Shamsudin Mamat, confirmed that the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder. The suspect has been remanded for seven days to assist with the investigation.
A Sombre Mood
In the aftermath of the incident, the school experienced a sharp decline in student attendance. A Form Three student reported that only four students had attended his class the following day.
Those who did attend were offered counselling in a specially designated hall. School authorities have also increased security, with patrols from the Royal Malaysia Police stationed at the premises throughout the day.
Outside the school, journalists gathered but were denied access due to privacy and safety concerns.
One concerned parent of a Form Four student described the attack as completely out of character for the school.
“As a father, I’m naturally worried, especially since this is the first time such a thing has happened. In all the time my child has been at this school, I’ve never heard of any fights or criminal activity—even though it’s a multiracial environment,” he said.
A former student, 18-year-old Aravinthan Arulalan, returned to the school with a friend upon hearing the news. He called for more stringent security and discipline measures.
“I believe the authorities should tighten school rules and enforce surprise bag checks to prevent such incidents in the future,” he said.
The school, once described as vibrant and inclusive, remains subdued as the investigation continues and the wider community comes to terms with the tragedy. - October 15, 2025
