After Yong Peng murder, MB says Johor govt ready to help upgrade school security

Johor's Chief Minister, Onn Hafiz Ghazi, has announced that the state government is prepared to assist schools in enhancing security measures following the tragic murder of a Form 4 student in Yong Peng. Onn Hafiz pledged his support for the education ministry's plans, specifically the installation of CCTV cameras in key areas of schools. The government has received the report on the incident and will investigate all aspects to ensure student safety.

Upon visiting the victim's family in Kampung Parit Selamat, Onn Hafiz urged the public to give the police the space they need to conduct their investigation and cautioned against making unfounded speculations. Meanwhile, Dr Naqib Ghazali, chairman of the state education and information committee, stated that the Johor education department and Batu Pahat education office would convene soon to review safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

On October 3, 16-year-old Irene Sofiya Khairoul Faisal was discovered dead in the school hall by her grandmother, who searched for her after the student failed to return home from a tuition class. An autopsy confirmed that Irene's death was caused by blunt force trauma to the head. Three 16-year-old male students have been arrested in connection with the murder, and one of them has been detained for six days until Friday.