Post-mortem on Zara Qairina continues into evening
Published on: Sun, Aug 10, 2025
By: Jonathan Nicholas Text Size: Pic by Jonathan NIcholas | Daily Express KOTA KINABALU: The post-mortem examination on 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir remained ongoing at 5.30pm after commencing at 11.30am. Family lawyer Hamid Ismail and his associate Shahlan Jufri have been alternating in observing the procedure.
Advertisement Zara's mother and siblings have been waiting in the hospital hall throughout the day. The process is understood to be taking longer due to the detailed examination required. Preliminary findings are expected to be presented by Shahlan once the procedure concludes. * 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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