Irene Sofiya’s Body Found in Unmonitored Area Despite School CCTV Coverage
The body of a Form 4 student, Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairol Faisal, was found in a school hall in Yong Peng, Johor, and the location was not covered by a closed‑circuit television (CCTV) camera, Education Minister Datuk…
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YONG PENG, JOHOR, 6 OCTOBER 2026 —
The body of a Form 4 student, Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairol Faisal, was found in a school hall in Yong Peng, Johor, and the location was not covered by a closed‑circuit television (CCTV) camera, Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek said on Monday in a parliamentary press briefing.
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The minister stressed that the school does have CCTV equipment, but the cameras were not installed at the spot where the crime occurred. She added that the investigation into whether any breach of standard operating procedures (SOP) took place is ongoing and that the Ministry of Education (KPM) will update the public as the inquiry progresses.
Fadhlina, who also serves as the Member of Parliament for Nibong Tebal, was asked whether the lack of camera coverage indicated a lapse in school safety protocols. She replied that the matter remains under investigation by the police and the ministry, and that “the investigation is still ongoing. So after this we will inform from time to time the developments of the investigation.”
She explained that routine spot checks of students’ personal belongings are carried out regularly in all schools to ensure that no dangerous items are brought onto school premises. “Spot check is carried out regularly and it is indeed implemented in all schools regularly,” she said, adding that the police investigation is being handled by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM).
The minister outlined the broader safety programme the ministry has been rolling out since October 2025, describing it as an “11‑step additional measure” to strengthen school security. The programme includes a phased installation of CCTV systems in boarding schools. Phase 1 allocated RM 3 million for 200 boarding schools, with completion slated for November 2025. Phase 2 earmarked RM 5 million for 333 boarding schools, which was completed in September 2026.
Phase 3, she said, will see a further RM 15 million devoted in 2027 to install CCTV in 1,000 schools.
According to Fadhlina, the phased approach is guided by each school’s priority and need, with the overarching aim of “strengthening the safety of the school community.” She assured that the ministry will continue to give attention to school safety in the wake of the incident.
Police have so far detained a male student who is believed to be a friend of the victim, and reports indicate that several other students have also been taken into custody in connection with the case. The victim is suspected to have been violently killed before her body was left in the school hall.
The minister reiterated that the spot‑check regime remains in place across all schools and that any findings from the police investigation will be communicated to the public. She emphasized that the ministry’s commitment to school safety is “continuous” and that the ongoing CCTV rollout is a key component of that commitment.
The parliamentary briefing concluded with Fadhlina confirming that the ministry will monitor the situation closely and that further updates will be provided as the investigation unfolds.
Related: Ministry of Education (KPM)