SEREMBAN, September 26 2026, A 16-year-old student has been remanded for six days to assist investigations into the death of a Form Two student at a sports school in Kuala Pilah.
Negeri Sembilan police chief Deputy Comm Datuk Alzafny Ahmad confirmed the remand when contacted today.
The 14-year-old victim, Muhammad Idlan Fareeq Shahril, was found unconscious at the school hostel on Friday night and was later taken to Hospital Tuanku Ampuan Najihah, where he was pronounced dead.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the Education Ministry would cooperate fully with police to ensure a thorough and transparent investigation.
She said the ministry had also instructed its Education Inspectorate to conduct an immediate audit of the school to identify any non-compliance with safety procedures.
A social media post alleging that the student had died after being assaulted and bullied at the hostel had earlier gone viral.
However, police have yet to verify the allegation, with investigations ongoing to determine the actual cause of death.
Political leaders from various parties have also called for an immediate and transparent investigation into the incident.
-TheStar
