# Malaysian boy on trial over alleged school murder of girl

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- BBC News, 2026-08-03 01:43 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgewq549988o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> A Malaysian boy is facing trial for allegedly murdering a girl at school. The high-profile case has shocked people across Malaysia. It has also prompted debate about how social media may affect children. The proceedings place the alleged killing and wider concerns about children’s exposure to social media at the centre of public attention.