Legal team working pro bono in Zara Qairina case
Published on: Sun, Aug 10, 2025
By: Jonathan Nicholas Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: The lawyer representing the family of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir, on Sunday, has dismissed claims that a crowdfunding campaign was launched for the case, stressing that his legal team is working on a pro bono basis. Hamid Ismail ( pic ) said scammers had posted in TikTok comment sections alleging the team required financial support, urging the public to be cautious and not fall for such schemes.
Advertisement On the ongoing post-mortem examination, Hamid described the atmosphere inside the facility as sombre. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Star
an hour ago
- The Star
Don't delay on Zara Qairina probe, urges Shafie
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal has called for a swift probe and comprehensive action taken on Zara Qairina Mahathir's case. The Semporna MP said that he did not want to accuse any parties, but the authorities need to solve the case immediately. "Please do not delay whatever investigation is involved. Action must be taken and the public must be informed," he said while debating the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) in Parliament on Wednesday (Aug 13). The Warisan president said that there is a "vacuum of speculation" with many allegations out in the public. "If this is not solved, it will get worse," he said. Zara Qairina died a day after she was found lying unconscious below her hostel building at SMA Tun Datu Mustafa in Papar, on July 16. Shafie also said that he had written to the Education Minister regarding the situation of schools in Sabah. "I have listed all the dilapidated schools, some are built using wood, their toilet is not clean and even the teachers' room is not proper. "I don't even want to talk about electricity or lights. "Please go to the ground for God's sake. They are Malaysians and our young generation," said the former Sabah chief minister.
Daily Express
3 hours ago
- Daily Express
Jail, fine for two Indonesians who overstayed
Published on: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Published on: Wed, Aug 13, 2025 By: Cynthia D Baga Text Size: They were charged under Section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 (Act 155), which provides for a fine of up to RM10,000, or imprisonment of up to five years, or both, upon conviction. Kota Kinabalu: Two Indonesians were fined and jailed for overstaying in the State for six and 18 years, respectively. Samuel Nakasyambo and Juprih pleaded guilty separately before Sessions Court Judge Hurman Hussain to the charges against them. Samuel was jailed 12 months for staying in the State after his Work Visit Pass had expired on Aug 30, 2006 and overstayed for 18 years and 10 months. He was arrested at 2.25am on July 29 this year at a house in Kg Bulu Silou, Keningau. Juprih was fined RM10,000 or spend 12 months in prison for overstaying for six years and 10 months after his Work Visit Pass expired on Sept 5, 2018 and was arrested on the same day and place as Samuel. They were charged under Section 15(1)(c) of the Immigration Act 1959/63 (Act 155), which provides for a fine of up to RM10,000, or imprisonment of up to five years, or both, upon conviction. Juprih had paid the fine while Samuel served the jail sentence from the date of his arrest. In another case, an Indonesian was ordered to pay a fine of RM3,000 in default four months' jail for illegal entry. Sehruh Taram was detained at the same place and time as Juprih and Samuel, after failing to produce his identity document to the immigration personnel during an operation carried out at the said area. After completing their jail and paying fines, the Indonesians were ordered referred to the Immigration Department. Prosecuting Officer Mohd Sharifuddin Salim from Immigration Department appeared for the prosecution. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
3 hours ago
- Daily Express
Jail, fine for stealing motorcycle
Published on: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Published on: Wed, Aug 13, 2025 By: Azmie Lim Text Size: The duo being escorted to the court. LAHAD DATU: Two men were jailed 14 months and fined RM5,000 in default six months' jail by the Magistrate's court for stealing a motorcycle. Magistrate Nur Asyraf Zolhani handed down the sentences on Mohd Sharifuddin Sabang and Azni Roger after finding them guilty of committing the offence on July 23, this year, at the plantation quarters' parking lot in Jalan Silabukan. The duo were charged under Section 379A of the Penal Code. The court was told that a complainant lodged a police report that at 6am on July 23, her motorcycle parked at the parking lot of the plantation quarters in Jalan Silabukan was stolen by an unknown person. Following the report, both of the accused were arrested on Aug 3 by the roadside of Jalan Tengah Nipah. Investigation revealed that both suspects have stolen the motorcycle and agreed to sell it. The duo were also caught in CCTV while moving and stealing the motorcycle. Prosecuting Officer, Inspector Sitti Zubaeda M Kasim appeared for the prosecution. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
