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Johor schoolgirl death: Malaysia education minister denies online claims surrounding case

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek ordered a full audit of school security SOPs, including CCTV coverage and patrols, after police classified the death as murder.

  • On Oct 3, Form Four student Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal was found dead at a school in Johor. Police are investigating the case as murder under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
  • Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek ordered a thorough audit of school safety procedures after initial findings revealed that CCTV cameras did not cover the hall where Irene was found.
  • Authorities granted a six-day remand for one of three suspects until Oct 9 to facilitate the murder investigation. Police are examining potential motives, though officials urged the public to avoid speculation on social media.
  • Johor Chief Minister Onn Hafiz Ghazi promised state support for the family while coordinating with the Education Ministry to review safety standard operating procedures. Officials emphasized accountability if negligence occurred.
  • State education committee chairman Muhammad Naqib Md Ghazali will convene a special meeting to review school safety SOPs comprehensively. The government aims to determine if more aggressive security measures are necessary to prevent recurrence.
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Fadhlina Sidek turut menafikan dakwaan dakwaan cirmin yang rupah di surau, yang connected to the incident and mengges orang ramai to stop the pen.

·Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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Utusan Online broke the news on Monday, October 5, 2026.
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