[VIDEO] 'If they come with good intentions, we accept
Family of slain student opens door to suspects’ relatives as royal consort visits grieving household
Source: Sinar Harian · October 5, 2026 at 9:32 PM · AI-assisted report
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YONG PENG, 6 OCTOBER 2026 —
Family of slain student opens door to suspects’ relatives as royal consort visits grieving household
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YONG PENG, Malaysia — The family of Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal, the 16-year-old student whose suspected murder shocked Johor, has said it will welcome visits from relatives of the detained suspects if they come with "good intentions." The statement came after a visit from Raja Zarith Sofiah, the consort of Malaysia’s Yang di-Pertuan Agong, who offered condolences and guidance to the grieving household in Kampung Parit Selamat on Monday.
The family’s openness follows the arrest of three male students—all aged 16—under suspicion in Irene’s death, discovered at a Yong Peng school on Saturday. One of the detainees was remanded for six days under Section 302 of the Penal Code, the source said. The family, including Siti Nur Faeza Khyar, Irene’s aunt, emphasized they would not reject anyone arriving with sincerity. "If the family wants to come or anything, we will accept," she said.
"If they come with an open heart, we will accept everyone."
Irene’s body was found in a suspected homicide at the school on October 4, prompting immediate police action. The three suspects—whose identities were not disclosed—were taken into custody for further investigation, while the remanded individual remains in detention pending charges. The family’s willingness to engage with the suspects’ relatives contrasts with the emotional toll of the case, which has drawn national attention.
Raja Zarith Sofiah’s visit was described as a gesture of support, with the family expressing gratitude for the royal’s "concern and opportunity to meet."
The case underscores the fragile security climate in Johor’s schools, where such incidents have rarely occurred. Authorities have not yet confirmed a motive or suspects’ identities, but the family’s statement signals a cautious path toward closure. The next steps depend on police findings, though the family’s openness may ease tensions amid the ongoing investigation.
Related: Raja Zarith Sofiah · Yong Peng