Yong Peng school death: PM Anwar calls for swift, transparent probe
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called for a swift investigation into the death of a 16-year-old student who was found dead at a school in Yong Peng, Johor.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for a swift and transparent investigation into the death of 16-year-old student Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal, who was found with injuries at Yong Peng school in Johor. Anwar instructed authorities to identify the cause of death and determine what happened, with strong action taken against any criminal elements.
He emphasized the government's commitment to child safety, stating that protecting students is a shared responsibility and that the government will not compromise on their safety and well-being. The tragedy has deeply saddened Anwar, who expressed his condolences to the victim's family and wished them strength in facing this difficult time.
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