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Education Minister orders security review following student death at Yong Peng school
Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek has initiated a comprehensive security audit at a Yong Peng school after a student was found dead on campus. The move comes as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 — Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek announced today that she has ordered a full security audit of the school in Yong Peng following the discovery of a student's body on the premises.
The minister said the audit will examine security protocols and campus safety measures to identify any vulnerabilities that may have contributed to the incident. This includes a review of access control systems, surveillance infrastructure, and security personnel arrangements.
Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the student's death. Preliminary details regarding the cause and timeline of the incident remain under investigation.
The education ministry has pledged to cooperate fully with relevant agencies in the investigation and has committed to implementing any necessary improvements to school security measures nationwide. The ministry also stated it will provide support to the school community during this difficult period.
The incident has raised concerns about campus safety in Malaysian schools, prompting the ministry to review security standards across educational institutions in the country.