Seeking answers: Wan Ahmad Faris’ parents and other family members outside the Kota Darul Naim Complex in Kota Baru after handing over the memorandum. — Bernama
KOTA BARU: The family of the late Wan Ahmad Faris Wan Abdul Rahman, a Form Four tahfiz student who was found dead in a school toilet in December 2013, has submitted a memorandum to the Kelantan government at the Kota Darul Naim Complex here.
The memorandum was handed over yesterday by a representative of the family, Ali Hanafiah Mohamed, to Mohd Anas Ridzuan Shamsuddin, who represented state education, higher education, green technology, digital and innovation committee chairman Datuk Wan Roslan Wan Hamat.
Ali Hanafiah said the memorandum has three main demands, including an explanation as to why the school toilet – the site of the incident – was demolished before the investigation had been concluded.
“We are also calling for transparency in school security measures, including clarification of follow-up actions taken regarding the fight that occurred before the tragedy.
“In addition, we urge the state government and the Kelantan Islamic Foundation to demonstrate their commitment by ensuring that relevant information is made public, and to allow space for this case to be brought to court if necessary,” he told reporters, Bernama reported.
Also present were the parents of the deceased, Wan Abdul Rahman Wan Yaacob and Ruhani Hussin, along with a few family members.
On Aug 20 this year, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the police would reopen investigations into the death of the tahfiz student.
In December 2013, Wan Ahmad Faris was found dead in the toilet of the school in Kok Lanas and his body was reportedly found by the dormitory supervisor following a foul odour.
The forensic expert who conducted a post-mortem said it was sudden death, ruling out criminal elements.
However, the Coroner’s Court in June 2016 ruled that the student was murdered.
