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The Sun
a day ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Justice assured in Zara Qairina case, says PM Anwar
LARUT: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated that justice will prevail in the case of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir's death. He emphasised that no one involved will evade accountability. Anwar cautioned against attempts to manipulate the case or tarnish individuals' reputations. 'The government has said the police are investigating, and I have made it clear that it doesn't matter who (is involved), they will be investigated,' he said at the MADANI Dairy Entrepreneurs Carnival. The event, themed 'Driving Modern Agricultural Revolution, Generating People's Economy,' was held at the Farm Fresh Perak Dairy Complex. Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad and ministers Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu and Fadhlina Sidek were also present. Anwar highlighted the government's commitment to protecting vulnerable groups like fishermen and farmers. He shared his routine of visiting small eateries weekly to engage with the public. 'I don't want to wait until election campaigns to visit eateries ... I do this every week,' he added. After the event, Anwar inspected the Kamunting-Anak Kurau road project under the Rural Roads Programme. The RM91 million project, approved in 2016, involves constructing a 6.6-kilometre road. It aims to benefit over 5,000 residents and boost local agriculture and economic growth. The project, now 70.5% complete, is ahead of schedule by 59 days. Full completion is expected by Aug 15, 2026. - Bernama
Barnama
a day ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Justice Will Prevail In Zara Qairina Case, Reaffirms PM
GENERAL LARUT, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed that those responsible for the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir will be brought to justice, stressing that no individual involved will be allowed to escape accountability. In this regard, Anwar advised certain parties not to manipulate the case in ways that create negative perceptions or resort to insulting specific individuals. '... the government has said the police are investigating, and I have made it clear that it doesn't matter who (is involved), they will be investigated,' he said when officiating the MADANI Dairy Entrepreneurs Carnival themed 'Driving Modern Agricultural Revolution, Generating People's Economy' at the Farm Fresh Perak Dairy Complex here today. Also present were Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu and Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. Meanwhile, Anwar said the government will continue efforts to protect the vulnerable, including fishermen and farmers. 'That is why every Friday before prayers, I eat at small eateries, because I want to meet the people, I want to ask, is everything okay, do you have enough? 'I don't want to wait until election campaigns to visit eateries … I do this every week,' he said. After the event, the Prime Minister also took time to inspect the construction of the new road from Kamunting to Anak Kurau, Larut Matang Selama (LMS) Phase Two, implemented under the Rural Roads Programme (JALB) of the Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW). The project, approved in 2016 with a total cost of RM91 million, is being carried out by the Public Works Department (JKR) through conventional consultancy, involving the construction of a 6.6-kilometre new road.
