
DBKK approves three venues for Zara Qairina solidarity gatherings
Published on: Thu, Aug 14, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: The City Hall (DBKK) has approved three venues for the upcoming Zara Qairina Mahathir solidarity gatherings this weekend. The first venue is Padang Merdeka, which will host the event from 7pm to 11pm on Friday, Friday (Aug 15). On Saturday (Aug 16), Taman Chong Thien Vun will be available from 2pm to 4.30pm for the gathering. Another session on the same day will be held at Lintasan Deasoka from 5.30pm to 11pm. DBKK said the approval follows its set procedures and is subject to specific terms and conditions. It also clarified that the open space around the DBKK headquarters is not among the approved locations, despite social media claims. DBKK urged attendees to maintain cleanliness throughout the events. It reminded the public to use available facilities responsibly and with full respect for the surroundings. The gatherings are part of a series of events expressing solidarity in memory of Zara Qairina. DBKK expressed hope that the gatherings would proceed smoothly and respectfully at all approved venues. * 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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Published on: Thursday, August 14, 2025 Published on: Thu, Aug 14, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: The City Hall (DBKK) has approved three venues for the upcoming Zara Qairina Mahathir solidarity gatherings this weekend. The first venue is Padang Merdeka, which will host the event from 7pm to 11pm on Friday, Friday (Aug 15). On Saturday (Aug 16), Taman Chong Thien Vun will be available from 2pm to 4.30pm for the gathering. Another session on the same day will be held at Lintasan Deasoka from 5.30pm to 11pm. DBKK said the approval follows its set procedures and is subject to specific terms and conditions. It also clarified that the open space around the DBKK headquarters is not among the approved locations, despite social media claims. DBKK urged attendees to maintain cleanliness throughout the events. It reminded the public to use available facilities responsibly and with full respect for the surroundings. The gatherings are part of a series of events expressing solidarity in memory of Zara Qairina. DBKK expressed hope that the gatherings would proceed smoothly and respectfully at all approved venues. * 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


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KOTA KINABALU (Aug 14): The Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) allows the use of three locations for organizing the Zara Qairina Mahathir solidarity gatherings on Friday and Saturday. They are Padang Merdeka from 7pm to 11pm on Friday, Taman Chong Thien Vun from 2pm to 4:30pm on Saturday and Lintasan Deasoka from 5:30pm to 11pm on Saturday. This permission was granted according to DBKK procedures and is subject to stipulated conditions, including requirements from other relevant authorities. DBKK clarified in a statement on Thursday that the lobby area of the DBKK building is not included in the list of approved locations for this purpose, contrary to viral claims on social media. DBKK urges all attendees to maintain cleanliness and use existing facilities responsibly throughout the gatherings.