Yong Peng school had CCTV but none at the crime scene, security firm under probe, says Fadhlina
Malaysia's Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek announced an investigation into school security protocols following the murder of a student at a school in Yong Peng. While the school had CCTV, the cameras were not present at the crime scene, prompting a review of security contracts and facility upgrades.
Why it matters
The incident highlights critical gaps in school safety infrastructure and the accountability of private security firms in public institutions.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — The secondary school in Yong Peng, Johor, where a Form Four female student was allegedly found murdered, is equipped with CCTV cameras, but none were installed at the location where the incident occurred.
Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek said the Ministry of Education (MOE) is now upgrading the CCTV facilities and has launched an investigation into the school’s security company to determine whether there were any breaches of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
“The school does have CCTV, but the cameras were not installed at the scene of the crime. That is why I say, beyond the (new installation) phases...
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