Education Minister orders security audit of Yong Peng school after student found dead

In Yong Peng, Johor, a Form Four female student named Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal was allegedly found murdered inside her school's hall at 5.30pm last Saturday. The incident occurred in a location where CCTV cameras were not installed, despite the school having a security system in place. Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek confirmed the presence of school-wide CCTV cameras but emphasized that the cameras at the scene of the crime were absent.

The Ministry of Education is currently upgrading the CCTV facilities and has launched an investigation into the school's security company to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs). Fadhlina stated that any school with non-functional or damaged CCTV should inform the ministry so that the system can be improved.

She also warned that financial penalties or contract termination could be imposed if breaches in the security company's terms are found. Regarding security measures, Fadhlina said the ministry is reviewing patrol records and duties carried out by the security firm on the day of the incident. She urged the public to stop spreading false information about the case, specifically refuting claims that the victim was dragged from the prayer room to the hall, and that broken glass was found in the prayer room.

Fadhlina expressed condolences to the grieving family of the victim and reiterated that the justice system would uncover the truth and ensure Irene Sofiya received justice.