Remand extended for first suspect in Kuala Pilah student’s death

The remand of the first suspect in the investigation into the death of a Form 2 student in Kuala Pilah has been extended for an additional seven days, according to Negeri Sembilan police chief Alzafny Ahmad. The suspect, a Form 4 student, was initially remanded for six days but now faces an extended period until October 8. Alzafny reported that 69 statements have been recorded so far in connection with the tragic incident.

Five students have come forward to claim that they were bullied by one of the two detained suspects. The victim, Idlan Fareeq Shahril, a Form 2 student, was found unconscious in the dormitory of a sports school in Kuala Pilah on September 25. He was subsequently taken to Tuanku Ampuan Najihah Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Idlan's aunt alleged that a senior hostel resident had assaulted her nephew.

On September 23, the victim was reportedly caught vaping by a warden, an incident that triggered further action by senior students, according to police. On Saturday, the first suspect was arrested and remanded for six days. Another 16-year-old student was arrested and remanded for the same duration on Tuesday.