{
  "id": 14113107,
  "title": "Irene Sofiya murder: Investigation papers handed to prosecution office",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/irene-sofiya-murder-investigation-papers-handed-to-prosecution-office",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T03:55:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1554262/irene-sofiya-murder-investigation-papers-handed-prosecution-office"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Johor Baru police have handed over investigation papers to the state prosecution office regarding the murder of 16-year-old student Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal. Johor Police Chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad confirmed that the papers were handed over on Friday, noting that the case requires careful consideration due to the juvenile suspect. The suspect was initially remanded for six days and had his remand extended by another six days until Thursday, as per Section 302 of the Penal Code, to aid the ongoing investigation. The victim was discovered with severe injuries in a school hall in Yong Peng, Batu Pahat, on October 3.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Irene Sofiya murder probe referred to Johor prosecutors for review",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/irene-sofiya-murder-probe-referred-to-johor-prosecutors-for-review",
        "published": "2026-10-13T04:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Irene Sofiya murder: Johor police awaiting DPP decision before remand expires",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/irene-sofiya-murder-johor-police-awaiting-dpp-decision-before-remand",
        "published": "2026-10-13T04:37:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}