Friends horrified to hear of Ying Xin’s death

KULAI: Schoolmates of kidnap victim Lai Ying Xin, were horrified to hear of her death.

She was a bright student who had scored 7As in her PMR last year.

Ying Xin’s pretty face also made her a popular student at SMK Sultan Ibrahim.

One of her best friends, student Lee Sher Li, 16, said she spoke or SMSed Ying Xin daily and was surprised when she could not contact her from Saturday.

“I tried calling her handphone, but was confused, worried and anxious when I could not get through to her,” she said when met outside her school yesterday afternoon.

“Later on, I heard that she had been kidnapped. I am shocked over her murder.”

Sher Li described Ying Xin as a “really good girl” who was not in any sort of trouble and was always generous with her friends.

“She was a very good student and even treated us to KFC meals and movies once in a while,” she said.

She added that Ying Xin often went for tuition with her and would even come over to her home once in a while to complete their homework together.

Another classmate Tham Yi Xin, 16, said she heard that Ying Xin had been kidnapped but was horrified to hear of her murder.

“I can’t believe it,” she said.

A teacher who declined to be identified said they were shocked to learn the news.

She was a good student who was also active in co-curricular activities, said the teacher.

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