Public reminded not to share details of Zara bullying suspects
Published on: Tue, Aug 19, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah Law Society (SLS) has urged the public and media to respect the Child Act 2001 as five juveniles charged in the bullying of Zara Qairina appear before the Court for Children on Wednesday. SLS president Datuk Mohamed Nazim Maduarin stressed that Section 15 of the Act prohibits publishing or sharing any information that could identify the minors, including names, photos, addresses or schools, warning that breaches carry serious penalties.
Advertisement 'Even well-intentioned actions can inadvertently breach the law,' he said, noting that the proceedings must be held in camera to safeguard due process. 'What began in the dark has now come into the light of justice,' the society added, urging Malaysians to channel their strong emotions into discipline by respecting the dignity of the court. * 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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