{
  "id": 2569774,
  "title": "Cops open bullying probe into schoolgirl’s death",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/cops-open-bullying-probe-into-schoolgirls-death-2569774",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-22T11:17:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/08/22/cops-open-bullying-probe-into-schoolgirl-s-death"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kuala Lumpur police have launched an investigation into possible harassment in connection with the death of a 14-year-old secondary school girl in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur on August 18. The girl was found in distress at her home by her mother around 2am and rushed to Hospital Kuala Lumpur, where she died approximately 3 minutes later. A post-mortem was conducted to determine the cause of death. Police received a report from the girl's mother on August 19, prompting the opening of a criminal investigation. So far, 92 witness statements have been recorded to aid the investigation. The offense being investigated is threatening, abusive or insulting conduct intended to cause harassment, distress, fear or alarm, with a maximum penalty of three years in jail, a fine, or both. The Education Ministry has ordered the school and education officials to expedite their investigation into the girl's death, which has led to calls for a thorough inquiry from various quarters, including PKR Youth chief Kamil Munim.",
  "summary": "Police have recorded 92 witness statements and are investigating the case for abusive conduct and harrassment intended to cause fear.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Cops open bullying probe into schoolgirl’s death",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/cops-open-bullying-probe-into-schoolgirls-death",
        "published": "2026-08-22T11:17:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}