10-08-2025
Over 1,000 gather in Tuaran for Zara Qairina
Published on: Sunday, August 10, 2025
Published on: Sun, Aug 10, 2025
By: R Gonzales Text Size: Some of the gathering participants. - R Gonzales | Daily Express TUARAN: Heavy rain did not deter more than 1,000 people from gathering at the Tuaran Field grandstand on Sunday afternoon in solidarity with Zara Qairina. The crowd, which began assembling around 3.30pm, grew steadily as people arrived to show their support for the 13-year-old.
Advertisement Pantai Dalit Assemblyman Datuk Jasnih Daya joined participants in chanting calls for justice and expressed hope that authorities would take firm action against those involved in the alleged bullying incident. Participants chanted 'Justice for Zara' and the takbir, followed by a brief account of Zara's passing. The police-monitored gathering concluded peacefully at 4.45pm, with similar events previously held in Sandakan, Lahad Datu, Tawau, Papar, among others, and more planned in other districts. * 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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