KUALA LUMPUR — The suspect in the brutal killing of a university student in Cyberjaya is believed to have used her ATM card to make multiple cash withdrawals shortly after the murder, police have revealed.
Sepang district police chief Assistant Commissioner Norhizam Bahaman said that investigators detected between five and six transactions conducted at various automated teller machines in the city using the victim’s bank card, the NST reported.
“The suspect began making withdrawals using the victim’s ATM card not long after the murder,” he was quoted as saying.
“We are actively tracking the suspect’s whereabouts.”
The card was among several personal belongings reported missing following the incident. Other items included the victim’s laptop, mobile phone, cash, and an additional bank card.
The victim, a 20-year-old local student pursuing a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at a university in Cyberjaya, was found dead in her room at the Mutiara Ville condominium at approximately 10am on Monday. She had sustained fatal head injuries caused by a blunt object.
Police confirmed there were no signs of forced entry into the unit. The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
Norhizam said that efforts are ongoing to gather witness statements and other relevant information, with forensic teams also examining the crime scene.
Earlier reports indicated that closed-circuit cameras (CCTV) along the corridor where the victim lived were not installed, while the lift camera was found to be non-functional.
Members of the public with information are urged to assist the investigation by contacting Investigating Officer ASP Mohd Husny Hussien at 012-930 7860 or by visiting the nearest police station.
In recent years, safety concerns have been raised over student accommodation in Cyberjaya, particularly involving condominiums such as Mutiara Ville, The Arc, and Edusphere. In a separate case last year, a student was arrested for allegedly spying on female residents at the same condominium.
Police have urged the public not to speculate or spread unverified information about the case on social media. – June 26, 2025