3 students arrested over alleged murder of 16-year-old female schoolmate in Johor
Three 16-year-old students have been arrested in Johor, Malaysia, following the death of a female schoolmate found in a school hall. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered a transparent investigation into the incident.
Why it matters
The incident has sparked national concern regarding school safety and the welfare of students in Malaysia.
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for a swift probe into the alleged murder of Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal, 16, who died after being found unconscious and covered in blood in a school hall in Yong Peng on Saturday.
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim offered his condolences to the family of Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal, who was found dead at a secondary school in Yong Peng, Johor. (Image: Facebook/Anwar Ibrahim)
KUALA LUMPUR: Three male students were arrested over the alleged murder of a female schoolmate at a secondary school in Johor, as Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim called for a swift probe on Sunday (Oct 4).
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