Malaysia’s queen comforts family of girl found dead at school, pledges to get justice
The father of 16-year-old Irene Sofiya said he drew comfort from Malaysia’s Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah and her assurance that she would do what she can to help seek justice for his daughter. Mohd Khairool Faisal Khyar, 42, said he deeply appreciated the queen’s concern and words of encouragement during her visit to the family home in Kampung Selamat, Johor, on Monday. “Raja Zarith Sofiah was very…
The father of 16-year-old Irene Sofiya expressed relief at the visit of Malaysia’s Queen Raja Zarith Sofiah to her family. Mohd Khairool Faisal Khyar, 42, stated that he appreciated the queen's support and assurance that she would do her best to help seek justice for his daughter in the wake of her tragic death at her school last week.
The queen, accompanied by Che’ Puan Mahkota Khaleeda Johor, paid a visit to the family home in Kampung Selamat, Johor, where she expressed her condolences during a prayer recitation by Batu Pahat kadi Mohd Fauzi Bachok. Raja Zarith Sofiah also presented the family with a personal contribution to alleviate their burden. Irene Sofiya was found dead at her school hall in Yong Peng with multiple injuries to her head and body.
Police have detained a 16-year-old student and obtained a six-day remand order for further investigation. The incident is being treated as homicide under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
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