3 students arrested over alleged murder of 16-year-old female schoolmate in Johor
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for a swift probe into the alleged murder of Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal, 16, who was found unconscious and covered in blood in a school hall in Yong Peng on Saturday.
Three male secondary school students, all aged 16, were arrested in connection with the alleged murder of their 16-year-old female classmate at a school in Johor, Malaysia. Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal was discovered unconscious and severely injured in a school hall in Yong Peng on Saturday. The victim's grandmother found her after becoming worried that she had not returned home by 5:30 pm on Saturday.
Police took immediate action, arresting the suspects hours after the discovery. One suspect has no prior criminal record, while the status of the other two remains unknown.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called for a swift and thorough investigation into the incident, emphasizing that the safety of children is a shared responsibility and that the government will not compromise in protecting their well-being. An autopsy was conducted on the victim, who sustained multiple head and body injuries, at Sultanah Nora Ismail Hospital in Batu Pahat.
The motive and circumstances surrounding the event are still under investigation. Irene's aunt described her as a diligent, quiet, and kind student who excelled academically and aspired to become an obstetrics and gynaecology specialist. The family and school community expressed deep sorrow over the loss of a promising young life.
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