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Malaysian court acquits teen in school stabbing on insanity grounds

A Malaysian court found a teenager not guilty of murdering schoolgirl Yap Shing Xuen due to severe schizophrenia, ordering psychiatric confinement. The ruling closes a high-profile case but raises questions about mental health care and legal accountability for minors. The verdict is final unless appealed.

South China Morning Postabout 22 hours agoMYengCredibility 28%View source

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