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Malaysian Reserve
10-08-2025
- Politics
- Malaysian Reserve
Hajiji urges public to respect investigation into Zara Qairina's death
TUARAN — Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has called on the public to fully respect the ongoing investigation and the rule of law regarding the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir. He urged the public not to make assumptions and to seek information only from credible sources regarding the incident. 'The state government extends its sympathies to the family of the deceased. However, it is important that the public refrain from speculating. Let the legal process proceed as it should,' he told reporters after attending the Bajau Samah Cultural Festival launch at Lok Batik here today. The four-day festival was officiated by Sabah Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Musa Aman, who was accompanied by his wife, Toh Puan Faridah Tussin, and Tourism, Arts and Culture deputy minister Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan. Last Friday, the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) issued a statement announcing that Zara Qairina's body would be exhumed for an autopsy to ensure a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. The AGC emphasised the need for further investigation by the Royal Malaysia Police to ensure all aspects of the case are examined comprehensively. On Monday, the teenager's body was exhumed from the Tanjung Ubi Muslim Cemetery in Kampung Mesapol, Sipitang, about 130 kilometres from here. It was then transported to Queen Elizabeth I Hospital for the autopsy. Zara Qairina was confirmed dead at the hospital on July 17 after being found unconscious in a drain near a religious school hostel in Papar at 4 am on July 16. — BERNAMA
The Sun
10-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Sabah govt prioritises multi-ethnic cultural heritage preservation
TUARAN: Preserving the cultural heritage of Sabah's diverse ethnic groups remains a priority for the state government, which is committed to promoting and elevating local cultural treasures, said Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor. He said the four-day Bajau Samah Cultural Festival, which concluded today, serves to elevate the state's cultural heritage to greater heights while enhancing Sabah's image on the world stage. 'With 35 ethnic groups and 217 sub-ethnic groups in Sabah, our society is truly diverse and multicultural in the Malaysian context. Yet, the people of Sabah continue to live in harmony with a strong spirit of unity, in line with the slogan 'Unity in Diversity'. 'We hold this festival annually to promote the culture of the Bajau Samah community. While we celebrate Bajau Samah culture, other ethnic traditions also contribute to making our state harmonious in diversity, and we will continue to preserve them forever,' he told reporters after attending the festival's opening ceremony in Lok Batik here today. The festival was officiated by Sabah Yang Dipertua Negeri Tun Musa Aman, who was accompanied by his wife, Toh Puan Faridah Tussin, and Sabah Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan. Hajiji said safeguarding culture is a core commitment of the state government, given Sabah's wealth of ethnic and cultural diversity. He added that the festival also strengthens ties among the local community regardless of race or religion, while serving as a platform to nurture and preserve new talents in the arts and cultural fields. The Chief Minister also expressed appreciation to Tun Musa for his support in the establishment of the Bajau Samah Ethnic Association 12 years ago and the development of the Bajau Samah Cultural Centre in Lok Batik, which began in 2017 during Musa's tenure as Chief Minister. - Bernama
The Sun
10-08-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Hajiji urges public to respect Zara Qairina death investigation
TUARAN: Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has urged the public to respect the ongoing investigation into the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir. He emphasised the importance of avoiding speculation and relying only on credible sources for updates. 'The state government extends its sympathies to the family of the deceased. However, it is important that the public refrain from speculating. Let the legal process proceed as it should,' he said. Hajiji spoke after attending the Bajau Samah Cultural Festival launch at Lok Batik. The event was officiated by Sabah Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Musa Aman, accompanied by his wife, Toh Puan Faridah Tussin. Tourism, Arts and Culture deputy minister Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan was also present. The Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) confirmed Zara Qairina's body would be exhumed for further investigation. The AGC stressed the need for a thorough probe by the Royal Malaysia Police. On Monday, the teenager's body was exhumed from Tanjung Ubi Muslim Cemetery in Kampung Mesapol, Sipitang. It was then taken to Queen Elizabeth I Hospital for an autopsy. Zara Qairina was found unconscious in a drain near a religious school hostel in Papar on July 16. She was pronounced dead at the hospital on July 17. - Bernama
Borneo Post
10-08-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
Hajiji urges public to respect investigation into Zara Qairina's death
Chief Minister of Sabah Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor — Bernama photo TUARAN (Aug 10): Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has called on the public to fully respect the ongoing investigation and the rule of law regarding the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir. He urged the public not to make assumptions and to seek information only from credible sources regarding the incident. 'The state government extends its sympathies to the family of the deceased. However, it is important that the public refrain from speculating. Let the legal process proceed as it should,' he told reporters after attending the Bajau Samah Cultural Festival launch at Lok Batik here today. The four-day festival was officiated by Sabah Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Musa Aman, who was accompanied by his wife, Toh Puan Faridah Tussin, and Tourism, Arts and Culture deputy minister Datuk Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan. Last Friday, the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) issued a statement announcing that Zara Qairina's body would be exhumed for an autopsy to ensure a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. The AGC emphasised the need for further investigation by the Royal Malaysia Police to ensure all aspects of the case are examined comprehensively. On Monday, the teenager's body was exhumed from the Tanjung Ubi Muslim Cemetery in Kampung Mesapol, Sipitang, about 130 kilometres from here. It was then transported to Queen Elizabeth I Hospital for the autopsy. Zara Qairina was confirmed dead at the hospital on July 17 after being found unconscious in a drain near a religious school hostel in Papar at 4 am on July 16. – Bernama hajiji noor investigation Zara Qairina Mahathir
