Irene Sofiya laid to rest in private family ceremony
BATU PAHAT, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Sixteen-year-old Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal, who was killed in an incident at a school in Yong Peng, was laid to rest at the Kampung Parit Arshad Muslim Cemetery here at about 7.50…
Source: Bernama English · October 4, 2026 at 3:31 PM · AI-assisted report
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KUALA LUMPUR, 4 OCTOBER 2026 —
Sixteen-year-old Irene Sofiya buried in Batu Pahat after school attack; suspect remanded for six days
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Sixteen-year-old Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal, who died after being found unconscious and covered in blood in a school hall in Yong Peng, was laid to rest at the Kampung Parit Arshad Muslim Cemetery in Batu Pahat at about 7.50 pm today. Her funeral was attended by over 100 family members, relatives, school friends, teachers, and local residents.
The incident has drawn attention as police investigate under Section 302 of the Penal Code, with the motive and circumstances still under scrutiny. Johor police chief Datuk Ab Rahaman Arsad confirmed that Irene suffered multiple injuries to the head and body and was pronounced dead at the scene. A 16-year-old boy was detained in Yong Peng at about 7 pm the same day and remanded for six days until October 9 to assist investigations.
Earlier today, Irene’s remains were brought to her grandmother’s home in Kampung Parit Selamat, Yong Peng, at around 6.30 pm following a post-mortem at Sultanah Nora Ismail Hospital in Batu Pahat. The teenager was discovered unconscious in the school hall at approximately 5.50 pm yesterday, sparking immediate police action.
The case remains under active investigation, with authorities yet to disclose further details on the circumstances leading to her death. The suspect’s remand hearing on October 9 will likely provide further clarity, though no official statement on the case’s progress has been released.
For Malaysia, the tragedy underscores ongoing concerns over school safety and youth violence, prompting calls for heightened vigilance in educational institutions. The community in Yong Peng and Batu Pahat continues to mourn the loss, with authorities urging the public to cooperate with ongoing investigations.