Johor exco tells Education Dept to cooperate fully with investigators after Yong Peng student’s death

JOHOR BAHRU, October 4 — The Johor State Education Department (JPNJ) has been instructed to provide full assistance to investigators probing the death of a Form Four female student at a secondary school in Yong Peng, Batu Pahat, on October 3, reported Dr Muhammad Naqib Md Ghazali, chairman of the State Education and Information Committee.

The JPNJ and the District Education Office are expected to offer necessary support to the victim's family and the affected school community, according to Dr Muhammad Naqib. The state government views the incident with serious concern, particularly as it pertains to the safety and well-being of students within the school environment.

Dr Muhammad Naqib emphasized that there would be no tolerance for bullying, violence, or criminal acts that endanger the school community. However, the determination of whether the incident involves such elements should be based on the outcomes of official investigations and not on speculation. Dr Muhammad Naqib expressed condolences to the victim's family and conveyed his hope that they would find strength and resilience in facing this difficult time.

Reports suggest that a Form Four female student was found dead at a secondary school in Yong Peng, and although police have yet to release an official statement regarding the incident, the matter is under investigation.