INVESTIGATION papers into the murder of 16-year-old Irene Sofiya Khairool Faisal have been referred to the Johor Prosecution Director’s Office for review on Oct 9, Johor police chief Datuk AB Rahaman Arsad said.
He said the prosecution director was still studying the case and considering the matter carefully, with police awaiting further instructions.
“The Johor Prosecution Director is still at the review stage and needs to give careful consideration to the case.
“We are still waiting for further instructions, and the suspect is currently remanded until Friday,” he told reporters after the monthly assembly at the Johor police contingent headquarters here.
Irene Sofiya was found unconscious and covered in blood at a school hall in Yong Peng, Batu Pahat, at about 5.50pm before she was pronounced dead.
A 16-year-old male student was arrested on Oct 4 to assist investigations and initially remanded for six days. His remand was subsequently extended for another six days until Oct 15. - October 13, 2026