Cops probe Form 2 student’s death as murder, minister orders audit
Police confirm that a 16-year-old student from the same sports school has been detained to assist in the investigation.
Policymakers are probing the death of a Form 2 student as a possible murder after police found a 16-year-old male student in the school dormitory around 8pm yesterday. Education minister Fadhlina Sidek has ordered an urgent audit of the school's safety protocols following the incident. State police chief Alzafny Ahmad confirmed the arrest of the student to aid the murder investigation.
The education ministry and the school have agreed to fully cooperate with the police. Fadhlina visited the school today to meet with the management, district and state education officials, and to discuss the case with the police. She assured that no one would be shielded if any wrongdoing is found. The minister also met the victim's family at the hospital to express her condolences and pledged support for the affected students, teachers, and family members.
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