KUCHING, June 26 -- Women, Family and Community Development Minister, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri, has called for a thorough, fair and transparent investigation into the alleged murder of a 20-year-old university student from Kuching.

During a visit to the victim's family this morning, she offered her condolences and expressed hope that justice will be served.

"I pray the family will be given strength and resilience during this difficult time," she said on Facebook, adding that the body was still en route from Serdang Hospital at the time of her visit.

Maniishapriet Kaur Akhara was found dead in her dormitory room at the Mutiara Ville condominium in Cyberjaya on Tuesday morning (June 24).

She had stayed behind for an exam while her five h...