Muhammad Hazim Muhammad, 19, was charged in a magistrates' court in Kota Bharu on Tuesday with murdering Nurfisya Zulkifly, 19, over an incident in Ketereh, Kelantan. [1, 2, 3, 4]
The alleged killing took place at Jalan Pengkalan Piah between 11.40pm on April 30 and 12.20am on May 1, 2026. Police said they found Nurfisya's body on May 1 in Ketereh and believed she was killed elsewhere before being dumped there. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Authorities said the body was found with 61 stab wounds. The charge was filed under Section 302 of the Penal Code. No plea was recorded because the case falls under the jurisdiction of the High Court. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Kelantan state prosecution director Wan Azimah Yaacob led the prosecution, assisted by deputy public prosecutors Muhammad Nadzir Abdullah and Ahmad Naabil Mohamed Asri. Lawyer Mohd Alias Ibrahim represented Muhammad Hazim. In court, Muhammad Hazim nodded and appeared calm, according to reports. [1, 2]
Police detained 4 people to assist the probe, then released 2 elderly suspects, including 1 woman, on police bail after remand. The court fixed July 2, 2026 for mention and case management. [1, 2, 3, 4]
