JPPKK Offers Support to Family of Deceased POLISAS Student
Authorities are currently looking into the tragic death of a 19-year-old student from Politeknik Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah (POLISAS). Her body was found in a rented room in Kuantan earlier this week . How it happened The incident was reported early Tuesday morning, 6 October 2026. The victim's boyfriend called for help at 4.32am. When…
Authorities are currently looking into the tragic death of a 19-year-old student from Politeknik Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah (POLISAS). Her body was found in a rented room in Kuantan earlier this week .
How it happened
The incident was reported early Tuesday morning, 6 October 2026. The victim's boyfriend called for help at 4.32am. When police arrived at the house on Jalan Air Putih 2, they found the victim, M. Elisa Jonova, lying on a bed in a ground-floor room .
Police investigation underway
Kuantan OCPD Asst Comm Ashari Abu Samah confirmed that a preliminary check by Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan specialists found pressure marks on the victim's neck. Following this, the victim's 19-year-old boyfriend was detained at the scene to help with the investigation .
Support for the family
The Polytechnic and Community College Education Department (JPPKK) has shared their condolences with the victim's family. They are working with the polytechnic to provide support to the family during this difficult time. Officials have also asked the public not to speculate or share unverified information about the case .
