{
  "id": 11856641,
  "title": "Anwar calls for thorough probe into girl’s death at Yong Peng school",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/anwar-calls-for-thorough-probe-into-girls-death-at-yong-peng-school-11856641",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-04T04:57:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/10/04/anwar-calls-for-thorough-probe-into-girl-s-death-at-yong-peng-school"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the death of 16-year-old Irene Sofiya Khairoul Faisal at Yong Peng secondary school in Johor. According to sources, the girl was found unconscious on school grounds and later pronounced dead. Anwar emphasized that the safety and wellbeing of children are a shared responsibility and stated that the government will not compromise on ensuring their protection. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek visited Yong Peng to gather information from the police, state education department, Batu Pahat education office, and the school. She revealed that a 16-year-old boy has been arrested and remanded for six days to assist in the investigation, with the case being treated as a murder. Fadhlina also expressed concerns about students' attendance records, security measures, and patrols at the school, stating that any negligence or failure to fulfill responsibilities will result in firm action. The victim's family met with Fadhlina at Sultanah Nora Ismail Hospital in Batu Pahat, where they sought answers regarding the incident. The police chief confirmed that the victim suffered injuries to her head and various parts of her body, and the suspect had no prior criminal record. Police also seized a mobile phone, clothes, and slippers following the arrest.",
  "summary": "The prime minister says if there are elements of criminal wrongdoing, firm action must be taken in accordance with the law.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Anwar Conveys Condolences, Calls For Thorough Probe Into Student’s Death",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/general-anwar-conveys-condolences-calls-for-thorougha-probe-into",
        "published": "2026-10-04T03:19:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Anwar orders ‘immediate, thorough and transparent’ probe into Yong Peng student’s death",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/anwar-orders-immediate-thorough-and-transparent-probe-into-yong-peng",
        "published": "2026-10-04T04:46:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Anwar calls for thorough probe into girl’s death at Yong Peng school",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/anwar-calls-for-thorough-probe-into-girls-death-at-yong-peng-school",
        "published": "2026-10-04T04:57:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
}