Education Minister Fadhlina Refutes Rumors About Irene's Death Scene
Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek denied social-media claims that 16-year-old Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal was dragged from a surau to a school hall and that glass was broken there.
At a press briefing in Kuala Lumpur, Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek said the circulating reports about Irene Sofiya being moved from a surau to the school hall were false. She also rejected allegations that the surau's glass had been shattered during the incident. The minister urged the public to verify information before sharing, emphasizing the family's grief and the ongoing investigation involving other students.
Why it matters
Misinformation about a child's death can inflame public sentiment and hinder investigations.
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