2025 Taylor’s University pet‐killing and stabbing case
The 2025 Taylor’s University pet-killing and stabbing case refers to an incident of escalating domestic violence that occurred on July 14, 2025.[1] The case involves a 22-year-old Chinese national and student, You Wei, who is accused of killing his ex-girlfriend’s pets before attacking her at the Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus in Subang Jaya, Malaysia.[2] The victim, Wu Jalin, also a Chinese national, survived after being slashed multiple times in the neck with a knife.[1]
| 2025 Taylor’s University pet‐killing and stabbing case | |
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| Key Details | |
| Location | Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia |
| Species Involved | Cats, Hamsters |
| Type of Abuse | Physical harm/poisoning |
| Timeline | |
| Date of Incident | 14 July 2025 |
| Date Discovered | 14 July 2025 |
| Date Closed | — |
| Status & Outcome | |
| Case Status | Charged under Section 326 of the Penal Code; trial pending |
| Perpetrator | You Wei |
| Aftermath | Online outrage and condemnation |
| Grievous hurt suspect and cat killer | |
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| Name | You Wei |
| Age | 22 (at time of arrest) |
| Occupation | Student |
| Known Identifiers | — |
| Status | Accused |
| Involvement | Allegedly killed ex-girlfriend’s pets and subsequently stabbed ex-girlfriend at campus |
| Punitive Measure | Pending trial |
Background and precursor events
The attack was reportedly the culmination of a dispute following the couple's breakup.[3] Sources indicate that You Wei exhibited increasingly controlling and volatile behaviour. Prior to the attack, he had allegedly held the victim captive, preventing her from leaving their residence.[4][5]
Animal cruelty
As a direct precursor to the human-directed violence, You Wei allegedly killed the victim’s pets after the breakup. Evidence circulated on Chinese-language social media forums included videos and chat logs.[1][2] These materials purportedly show You Wei using insecticide or disinfectant to kill at least one cat and a hamster belonging to Wu Jalin.[1][2] A video allegedly shows him dousing a cat’s face with pesticide until it lay motionless, with a witness stating, "He sprayed the cat with bug spray. I think it really died."[1] The victim’s mother also allegedly posted a screenshot claiming he “killed her kitten” as a form of intimidation.[2]
Attack at Taylor's University
On July 14, 2025, Wu Jalin reportedly managed to slip away from her confinement to attend a class on campus.[4] You Wei subsequently followed her to Taylor’s University, entered the campus, and attacked her with a knife, slashing her neck multiple times in front of horrified onlookers.[6][7]
Bystanders, including other students, quickly intervened and subdued You Wei, restraining him until police arrived at the scene.[4][8] The victim sustained a serious but non-fatal neck injury and was transported to a hospital, where she was reported to be in stable condition.[1][2]
Investigation and legal proceedings
You Wei was arrested at the scene and subsequently remanded for four days to assist in the investigation.[6][3] On July 22, 2025, he was formally charged in the Petaling Jaya Magistrate's Court under Section 326 of the Malaysian Penal Code for voluntarily causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon.[1][9] The charge carries a penalty of up to 20 years’ imprisonment and is subject to flogging or a fine.[1] You Wei pleaded not guilty, and the court set bail at RM20,000 with two local sureties, also ordering him to surrender his passport and report to a police station monthly.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 "Foreign student claims trial in ex-girlfriend stab case", The Star (Malaysia). Retrieved 2025-09-03from https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/07/22/foreign-student-claims-trial-in-ex-girlfriend-stab-case
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Man arrested for slashing ex-girlfriend's neck with knife at Malaysian university", AsiaOne. Retrieved 2025-09-03from https://www.asiaone.com/malaysia/man-arrested-slashing-ex-girlfriends-neck-knife-malaysian-university
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "女大生遭割颈案", Xuan.com.my. Retrieved 2025-09-03from https://xuan.com.my/hotspot/hotspot/student-slashed-exboyfriend-taylors-university-99473
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 "【Taylor大学伤人案】男子疑非法囚禁女友，女友溜去上课被他残忍割喉，行凶现场吓坏全校！ (Taylor University Assault Case", Goody25. Retrieved 2025-09-03from https://www.goody25.com/mind97135339
- ↑ "马来西亚中国留学生校园内遭男友割喉 之前被拘禁 (Malaysian Chinese International Student Slashed in the Throat by Boyfriend on Campus, Was Previously Detained)", New Tang Dynasty Television. Retrieved 2025-09-03from https://www.ntdtv.com/gb/2025/07/15/a104003687.html
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Foreign Student Arrested For Knife Attack On Ex-Girlfriend At Taylor’s University", MYC! News. Retrieved 2025-09-03from https://myc.my/articles/4445/foreign-student-arrested-for-knife-attack-on-ex-girlfriend-at-taylors-university
- ↑ "马国私立大学惊传割喉伤人案 男子持刀闯校园袭击女友 (Malaysian Private University Shocked by Throat-Slashing Case, Man with Knife Storms Campus to Attack Girlfriend)", 8world News. Retrieved 2025-09-03from https://www.8world.com/southeast-asia/malaysia-private-university-boyfriend-throat-slashed-girlfriend-2847556
- ↑ "Girl stabbed in neck at Taylors just now", Reddit. Retrieved 2025-09-03from https://www.reddit.com/r/malaysiauni/comments/1lziz2c/girl_stabbed_in_neck_at_taylors_just_now/
- ↑ "Trial for Chinese national who allegedly stabbed ex-girlfriend on uni campus", The Star (Malaysia). Retrieved 2025-09-03from https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/07/21/trial-for-chinese-national-who-allegedly-stabbed-ex-girlfriend-on-uni-campus