G57 seeks royal inquest into Zara's death with memo to Malay rulers
Published on: Wed, Aug 06, 2025 Text Size: Zulkarnain outisde the Istana Negara on Wednesday KUALA LUMPUR: NGO Gerakan Kuasa Rakyat Malaysia (G57) has submitted a memorandum to the Istana Negara on Wednesday, calling for a royal-backed inquest into the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir. Chairman Datuk Zulkarnain Mahdar said the move seeks to address public doubts and ensure justice is served transparently.
Advertisement He said key questions remain, including why no post-mortem was conducted and why Zara's clothes, which could have been evidence, were returned to be washed by her mother. He added that disturbing speculation online including claims that Zara was put in a washing machine prior to her death has only deepened public unease. G57 also offered to fully fund legal aid for the family, with Zulkarnain personally pledging to sponsor Zara's mother for umrah. He said the group is not questioning the police but stressed the public deserves clarity and transparency, free from 'hidden interference'.
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