In latest lawsuit, family of Bandar Utama school murder victim alleges duty of care breaches by Putrajaya, 17 others

The family of 16-year-old Yap Shing Xuen, who was fatally stabbed at a Bandar Utama secondary school last year, has filed a lawsuit alleging breaches of duty of care by the assailant's parents, school authorities, and government agencies. In the suit, the family claims that the boy's mental health issues, which were known since 2020, could have been prevented with proper intervention measures. The lawsuit seeks RM120,602 in special damages for funeral expenses and general damages to be assessed by the High Court.

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