{
  "id": 11831566,
  "title": "Three male students detained over murder of schoolgirl Irene Sofiya",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/three-male-students-detained-over-murder-of-schoolgirl-irene-sofiya-11831566",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T02:54:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/04/three-male-students-detained-over-murder-of-schoolgirl-irene-sofiya/237608"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BATU PAHAT, October 4 — In connection with the suspected murder of a 16-year-old Form Four student, police have apprehended three male students aged 16. The body of Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal was discovered at a school in Yong Peng around 5.30pm, leading to the arrest of the suspects several hours later. According to sources, one of the detainees is set to appear before the Batu Pahat Magistrate's Court this morning to receive a remand order, enabling the police to continue their investigation. All three suspects are reportedly students at the same institution where Irene was enrolled. Authorities speculate that Irene met a violent end before her body was disposed of inside the school hall. The victim was found by her grandmother and a friend who had gone to the school in search of her after she failed to return home. The motive and circumstances surrounding the case remain undisclosed as the police continue their ongoing investigation.",
  "summary": "BATU PAHAT, Oct 4 — Police have detained three 16-year-old male students in connection with the alleged murder of...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Three male students detained over murder of schoolgirl Irene Sofiya",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/three-male-students-detained-over-murder-of-schoolgirl-irene-sofiya",
        "published": "2026-10-04T02:54:37.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Anwar vows zero compromise on school safety following the claimed murder of teen Irene Sofiya",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/anwar-vows-zero-compromise-on-school-safety-following-the-claimed",
        "published": "2026-10-04T03:58:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}