Five teens charged in Zara Qairina bullying case
Published on: Wed, Aug 20, 2025
By: Cynthia D Baga Text Size: Nor Azizah briefing the media after the proceedings - Cynthia D Baga/Daily Express KOTA KINABALU: Five teenagers claimed trial in Court For Children on Wednesday to connection with the bullying case involving Zara Qairina Mahathir. They made the plea before Sessions Court Judge Elsie Primus, who presided the case.
Advertisement They were charged under Section 507C(1) of the Penal Code which relating to the offence of using or making any threatening, abusive or insulting words, or communication where a person is likely to feel harassed, distressed, fear or alarmed. * 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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