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A 16-year-old male teenager was questioned for six days in an attempt to assist the investigation into the murder of a female student at a school in Yong Peng. The lead police officer in Johor, Ab Rahaman Arsad, said the suspect was held for around 7 nights near Yong Peng, about an hour after receiving information about the incident.

Ab Rahaman stated that the victim suffered several injuries to the head and body before being confirmed dead at the scene. A post-mortem examination was conducted at Sultanah Nora Ismail Hospital in Batu Pahat today. Ab Rahaman said the suspect was apprehended by a team from the Johor Senior Branch Police and the Batu Pahat District Senior Branch Police.

He added that the teenager had no prior criminal record. A mobile phone, a pair of clothes, and a pair of scissors were also stolen. The suspect was then brought to Batu Pahat Magistrate's Court for questioning. The investigation, under Section 302 of the Penal Code, relates to manslaughter, which carries a sentence of death or a minimum of 30 years to a maximum of 40 years, as well as a fine of not less than 12 times if not sentenced to death.

Ab Rahaman said the motive and cause of the incident are still under investigation and the public is asked not to speculate or make comments that could interfere with the investigation. Members of the public with information related to the incident can contact the Johor Police via phone number 019-2792095 or the Johor Senior Branch Police Station (07-2212999).