Nurul Izzah: Zara Qairina's passing unites Malaysians
She said that, as a mother, she deeply understands the grief of the deceased's mother, who only wished to see her child grow up like other children – healthy and happy.
'Zara Qairina was like a daughter to all of us. She was polite, of noble character and a person who held firmly to religious teachings. Her passing has united us all across boundaries and differences,' she said in a Facebook post today.
She also vowed to continue the fight until those responsible are punished accordingly and a safe environment is secured for Malaysia's children.
'We will continue to follow and closely monitor the latest developments through the announcements of Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and the Attorney-General's Chambers, because every child deserves to grow up in a safe environment, free from fear and threats.
'This is our shared responsibility to remain vigilant, to protect and to ensure that such a tragedy does not happen again,' she said. — BERNAMA
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