Johor student charged with the murder of Form Four classmate Irene Sofiya

The family of a 16-year-old boy charged with the murder of Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal are considering legal action against social media users impersonating them, according to their defence lawyer. The defence lawyer, Mohd Azlan Shah Mohd Allias, stated that the family has not made any official statements or posted on social media regarding the case.

However, they have identified several accounts making claims about the incident and plan to seek appropriate legal advice on their behalf. The lawyer intends to lodge a police report to facilitate an investigation by the authorities. He urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified information, emphasizing that the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

The proceedings have only just begun, and any judgment or decision will be left to the court's jurisdiction. The 16-year-old student, who is the accused's classmate, was charged with the murder in a closed-door proceeding before magistrate Mustaqim Sukarno. The accused acknowledged understanding the charge read out by the magistrate. No plea was entered as murder cases fall under the jurisdiction of the High Court.