IDLAN WAS HAPPY - AT SCHOOL

Sep 29, 2026

Parents and relatives of Muhammad Idlan Fareeq Shahril said Form 2 student Idlan was happy at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Za'aba in Kuala Pilah, sharing stories about school life and showing no signs of problems. Negri Sembilan police classified the death as murder, investigating injuries found at a school hostel on Friday night and remanded a 16-year-old student for six days. Education officials ordered an immediate audit and the probe will determine motives and accountability.

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SEKTOR DOKUMENTASI PENDIDIKAN BPPDP, Kementerian Pendidikan Aras SB-4, Blok ES, Kompleks E, Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan 62604 Putrajaya. Tel : 03-8884 6425 Faks : 03-8884 6284 TARIKH : 27 SEPTEMBER 2026 (AHAD) BERITA HARIAN CJ UTUSAN M'SIA O N. STRAITS TIM􀀔 THE STAR CJ SINAR HARIAN CJ 􀀔IDlAN WAS HAPPY ATSCHOOr Form 2 boy showed · no signs. of having any problems,· says uncle 0 . AHMAD HASBI SEREMBAN . [news@nst.com.my](news@nst.com.my) [N](N)􀀏T .:>'tfOJ f>o;;..f., P ',, lf: . FORM 2 student, who Adieu ndcafteo nr sheci:11aosufosunadt hostel in Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Za'aba, Kuala Pilah, on Friday night:had chosen the school specifically for its sports pF6grammes. ms · uncle, Kamaruddin Ngatimon, 49, saidihe was close to the victim, Muhammad Idlan Fareeq Shahril, who frequently shared stories about his school life."His parents live in Gemencheh, while I live in Kuala Pilah. Whenever he was allowed to go home or on an outing, he would call and inform me. "Whenever we met, he would ta1k about what happened at school. He was happy studying there and showed no signs of havin_g_ any problems," he said when Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek speaking to the victim's mother and family members at the Hospital Tuanku Jaafar Forensic Medicine Department yesterday. BERNAMA PIC SEKTOR DOKUMENTASI PENDIDIKAN BPPDP, Kementerian Pendidikan Aras SB-4, Blok EB, Kompleks E, Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan 62604 Putrajaya. Tel : 03-8884 6425 Faks : 03-8884 6284 TARIKH : 27 SEPTEMBER 2026 (AHAD) BERITA HARIAN O UTUSAN M'SIA O N. S_TRAITS TIME THE STAR D SINAR HARIAN D Kamaruddin Ngatimon showing a photo .of his nephew, Muhg.mmadIdlan Fareeq Shahril, with his parents. Idlan was found dead at a school hostel in Kuala Pilah-on Frtday. BERNAMA PIC met at the Hospital Tuanku Jaa- as murder and brought in a 16- non-compliance. far Forensic Medicine Depart- . year-old student, who has been "Action will be taken based on · mentyesterqay. remanded for six days tG-assist in 􀂨e findings_and in accordance The victim was tlie eldest of the investigation. with the law,"she said. three children. Kamaruddin said his nephew played cricket and had wanted to enrol atthe school, but learnt that the sportwas not offered there. ·"So, he chose archery instead and was active in the sport," he said. He describedIdlanas quiet and reserved, and not one to pick fights. "That is why I was shocked when I received the news last, night,"he said. Kamaruddin hoped that the authorities would conduct a thor ough investigation to identify the perpetrator and establish the truth behind the incident. The victim's parents were still distraught and were being com-. forted by family members and friends. Police have classified the case Negri Sembilan police chief Meanwhile, the sch'ool's ParDatukAlzafny Ahmad said_police ent-Teacher Association chair were poring over the evidence to man, Abd Malek Abd Ghani, said determine the motive behind the _ all parties should give the author- . incident: ities room to investigate, and that The victim was found uncon- the probe could take sometime. scious with injuries to his body at Malek said the school was a the school hostel at 8pm on Fri- State Sports School (SSN) with315 day. He was believed to have been students. bullied. · He said the school offered foot He was taken to Tuanku Am- ball, hockey, sepak takraw, ath ·puarrNajihah Hospital, where he tetics, netball and archery. . was pronounced dead. _ He said no bullying cases had "Anyone with information been reportedattheschool hostel should come forward and assist sofarthis year. with the investigation," said _ Alzafny. Page 1 pie: The mother of Education Minister Datuk Seri Muhammad Idlan Fareeq FadhlinaSidek said no onewould Shahril, who died on Friday be protected if misconduct or •night, being comforted by breach of the lawwas found. E

FAQs

What did Idlan’s uncle say about his behavior at school?

He said Idlan was happy studying there, talked about what happened at school, and showed no signs of having any problems.

How did the police classify the case?

The police classified the incident as murder and brought in a 16-year-old student for investigation, remanded for six days.

What actions did education authorities take after the incident?

Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek instructed the school’s inspectorate to carry out an immediate audit to identify any non-compliance and assist the investigation.

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