Yap Shing Xuen

Yap Shing Xuen was a 16-year-old Malaysian schoolgirl who became the victim of a high-profile murder case. She was fatally stabbed multiple times in a school toilet in Selangor state, on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, in October of last year. The accused, a 14-year-old male classmate, was on trial for her murder. However, a recent high court ruling acquitted the boy on the grounds of unsound mind at the time of the attack. This case garnered significant national attention, shocking the country and sparking discussions about the potential influence of social media on children's behavior. Yap Shing Xuen's tragic death has brought to the forefront issues of mental health and safety within educational institutions.