KUCHING, June 26 -- The tragic death of a female tertiary student from Kuching in her Cyberjaya dormitory must be investigated immediately, thoroughly, and transparently, said Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii.

The Democratic Action Party (DAP) lawmaker said the suspected murder case must lead to changes in safety protocols.

"This incident must serve as a wake-up call to both educational institutions and authorities responsible for student welfare," he said in a statement today.

Yii urged the Ministry of Higher Education to review and strengthen existing safety protocols and work closely with all educational institutions to enhance security measures for student accommodations nationwide.

"For years, there were repeated warnings regardin...