Remand extended: Teen suspect held six more days over murder of classmate Irene Sofiya in Yong Peng

Batu Pahat, October 9 — The six-day remand of a 16-year-old suspect accused of murdering a fellow student in Yong Peng has been extended until October 15. Magistrate Aimi Nawwar Mohamad Othman granted the additional time at the Magistrate’s Court in Batu Pahat today. The teenager, previously remanded from October 4, will assist in the investigation into the death of Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal, also 16.

Irene was found unconscious and bloodied in a school hall on October 3 and was pronounced dead at the scene. Her body was taken to Sultanah Nora Ismail Hospital for a post-mortem examination. Authorities allege the crime falls under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which deals with murder. Irene was laid to rest at the Kampung Parit Arshad Muslim Cemetery following the autopsy, which concluded at HSNI.