{
  "id": 12076590,
  "title": "Fadhlina: Truth behind Irene Sofiya's death must be uncovered",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/fadhlina-truth-behind-irene-sofiyas-death-must-be-uncovered",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T04:49:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1547956/fadhlina-truth-behind-irene-sofiyas-death-must-be-uncovered"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek has called for the uncovering of the truth behind 16-year-old Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal's death and the upholding of justice. The Education Ministry will carry out its responsibilities while the police continue their investigation into the Form Four student's death in Yong Peng, Malaysia. Fadhlina visited Yong Peng and met with Irene's family, as well as authorities from the police, Johor Education Department, and the school, to ensure that the ministry fulfills its role in ensuring accountability and strengthening school safety for millions of children attending schools nationwide.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Irene Sofiya, 16, laid to rest in Batu Pahat cemetery after school hall death in Yong Peng",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/irene-sofiya-16-laid-to-rest-in-batu-pahat-cemetery-after-school-hall",
        "published": "2026-10-05T00:45:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Fadhlina denies claims Irene was dragged from surau to school hall",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/fadhlina-denies-claims-irene-was-dragged-from-surau-to-school-hall",
        "published": "2026-10-05T03:24:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}