BATU PAHAT: Special funding has been allocated to enhance safety at the school where Irene Sofiya Mohd Khairool Faisal was killed.
The fund will cover the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, among others.
Ayer Hitam MP Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said the cameras will be installed at key locations, including the school hall, canteen, selected classrooms and areas frequented by students.
“After speaking with Johor Mentri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi, the state government has agreed to fund the CCTV installation,” he said after visiting the school with state executive councillor Ling Tian Soon, the principal and CCTV installation specialists.
Dr Wee, who is also MCA president, said he and Ling, both local representatives for the area, would also allocate funds to improve other safety facilities.
He said they will also work closely with the school administration to strengthen measures to prevent a recurrence of the tragedy.
“We hope these efforts will help create a safe environment for the teachers and students,” he added.
Ling is the Yong Peng state assemblyman and MCA Youth chief.
Irene Sofiya, 16, was found covered in blood in the hall of a school in Yong Peng around 5.50pm on Oct 3.
She was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after.
A 16-year-old student has been remanded until Oct 15 to assist in the investigation.
Police believed jealousy and revenge were the motives for the murder.
