Irene’s only focus was her studies and her dream to become a doctor - aunt

Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal, a 16-year-old Form Four student with aspirations of becoming a doctor, was found dead inside a school hall in Yong Peng on Saturday, October 2, 2026. Her aunt, Siti Nur Faeza Khyar, described Irene as focused on her studies and with no interest in romantic relationships. Irene's mother had passed away six years prior, and she had hoped to follow in her footsteps as a doctor.

The quiet and hardworking student consistently ranked among the top in her class, with potential to score nine As in the SPM. Her classmates and family grew worried when she failed to return home, leading to a search initiated by her peers. Her motorcycle was found at a shop near the school, prompting her family and schoolmates to seek out Irene.

Eventually, her body was discovered in a pool of blood, still moving but appearing weak. The circumstances surrounding her death are under investigation as murder, with police seizing various items for evidence. A 16-year-old boy has been detained for six days in connection with the case, and a post-mortem confirmed Irene suffered injuries from a hard object.

The motive remains unclear, and the police continue their inquiry under Section 302 of the Penal Code.