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16-year-old girl found dead at Yong Peng school

The student is believed to have been found by her grandmother, who went to the school after she did not return home after tuition class.

16-year-old girl found dead at Yong Peng school

A 16-year-old Form Four student was discovered lifeless at a secondary school in Yong Peng, Batu Pahat, Johor, yesterday afternoon, according to reports by Harian Metro. Her grandmother reportedly found her around 5:30pm after realizing the teenager had not returned home from a tuition class. The girl was reportedly found weak in the school hall, with dried blood stains on her body.

The Johor deputy police chief, Hoo Chuan Huat, has called for the public and media to grant authorities space to investigate the incident. He stated that police are still collecting information and that it is premature to confirm any details. Huat has emphasized that speculation cannot be confirmed or denied at this stage, as the investigation is ongoing.

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