{
  "id": 12125568,
  "title": "Irene's grandfather urges action against those responsible for her death",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/irenes-grandfather-urges-action-against-those-responsible-for-her",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T09:45:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1548283/irenes-grandfather-urges-action-against-those-responsible-her-death"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Batu Pahat, the 69-year-old grandfather of 16-year-old Irene Sofiya Mohd Kharool Faisal expressed profound sorrow over his granddaughter's death, found in a school hall in Yong Peng. He questioned the cause of the tragedy and regretted that Fiya had to be the victim. Khyar Abas, Irene's grandfather, implored authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and impose a fitting punishment on those responsible, not just for the family's sake but to prevent such incidents from happening again. He shared that Fiya would typically attend school as usual and greet him, a routine he deeply missed. The grandfather admitted that the morning after his granddaughter's passing felt as if she was still with him, causing him immense grief and prompting tears as he imagined her walking into the room to greet him. Khyar emphasized that he must be strong to cope with this devastating loss. Meanwhile, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi visited Khyar at his home in Kampung Parit Selamat, Yong Peng, to offer assistance. He vowed to aid with basic necessities, such as installing closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in schools to enhance student safety, but stressed that the state government's support is limited due to the vast number of schools across Johor and the entire country. Onn stressed the need for the Education Ministry to thoroughly examine the matter, promising to liaise with them on the issue.",
  "summary": "BATU PAHAT: The grandfather of 16-year-old Irene Sofiya Mohd Kharool Faisal expressed deep grief today over the death of his granddaughter, who was found dead in a school hall in Yong Peng.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}