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Yong Peng schoolgirl murder: Victim buried in Batu Pahat [WATCH]

BATU PAHAT: The Form Four pupil who was believed to have been murdered at a school in Yong Peng was laid to rest at the Kampung Parit Arshad Muslim cemetery, here.

Yong Peng schoolgirl murder: Victim buried in Batu Pahat [WATCH]

A 16-year-old schoolgirl, Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal, died after being found unconscious and covered in blood at a school in Yong Peng. Her body was later buried in the Kampung Parit Arshad Muslim cemetery, following a post-mortem examination. The funeral was attended by over 100 people, including relatives and villagers, many of whom were emotional as the final rites were performed.

The 16-year-old suspect, who was detained at 7pm the previous day, was remanded for six days by the Batu Pahat magistrate's court. The police recovered a mobile phone, clothing, and slippers during the arrest. Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad confirmed that the suspect was apprehended by a team of Criminal Investigation Department policemen and Batu Pahat CID officers, shortly after the discovery of the victim. The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.

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