Johor MB: State government ready to help schools review security measures following student’s death

Batu Pahat, Oct 5 — Johor's Chief Minister Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has pledged to aid schools in reviewing and enhancing their security infrastructure in light of the recent tragic incident. This comes in the wake of the death of 16-year-old Form Four student Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal at a secondary school in Yong Peng. Onn Hafiz expressed his full backing for any measures suggested by the Education Ministry, especially the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in key areas within the school premises.

The Johor government has received a report on the incident and is committed to investigating every aspect to guarantee enhanced student safety. After meeting with Irene's family, the Chief Minister expressed his deepest condolences on behalf of the state government and urged the public to allow the police to conduct a comprehensive investigation without jumping to conclusions.

Discussions are planned to review the existing safety standard operating procedures (SOPs) in schools to address any potential vulnerabilities or gaps. This matter is taken very seriously due to the loss of life involved. Irene was found unconscious and bleeding in the school hall around 5:50 pm on Saturday, Oct 3. She sustained head and body injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 16-year-old boy was detained and subsequently remanded in custody for six days to assist in the investigations under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.