Large crowd gathers outside hospital in Zara Qairina case
Published on: Sun, Aug 10, 2025
By: Jonathan Nicholas Text Size: Hamid surrounded by journalists and members of the public outside the Forensic Department. - Jonathan Nicholas | Daily Express KOTA KINABALU: The body of 13-year-old Zara Qairina is expected to be returned to her hometown of Sipitang on Sunday, with the post-mortem examination set to conclude within two hours. Family lawyer Hamid Ismail said the scene outside the Queen Elizabeth Hospital's Forensic Department drew an unusually large crowd, including 'citizen journalists' mingling with reporters covering the case.
Advertisement He said Zara's mother was resting and urged the public to show support by refraining from posting speculative content online. Well-wishers distributed bottled water to those gathered, many of whom had learned of the case through social media. Rows of cars were seen parked along roadside dividers on the route to Damai, causing congestion similar to a weekday rush hour. * 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.
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