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  "id": 14588386,
  "title": "Pelajar Tingkatan 4 dituduh bunuh Irene Sofiya",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/pelajar-tingkatan-4-dituduh-bunuh-irene-sofiya",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T02:07:05.000Z",
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  "summary": "A 16-year-old Form Four male student was charged at the Batu Pahat Magistrate's Court for the murder of Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal earlier this month. The accused was a classmate of the victim.\n\nWhen the charge was read out by the interpreter before Magistrate Mustaqim Sukarno, the accused nodded to indicate he understood. According to the New Straits Times, no plea was recorded because murder cases fall under the jurisdiction of the High Court.",
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-13T03:55:21.000Z"
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      {
        "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"
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      {
        "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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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Pelajar Tingkatan 4 dituduh bunuh Irene Sofiya",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/pelajar-tingkatan-4-dituduh-bunuh-irene-sofiya-14591878",
        "published": "2026-10-15T02:07:05.000Z"
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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."
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