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Inquest Into Zara Qairina's Death Begins Tomorrow
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- The Kota Kinabalu Coroner's Court in Sabah has fixed tomorrow (Aug 18) to begin an inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir.
In a statement today, the Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) said the inquest was requested by the Sabah State Prosecution Director, in accordance with subsection 339(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code [Act 593].
'Given that this case is of public interest, the department will seek to expedite the proceedings to ensure justice is served, not only for the family of the late Zara Qairina but also in the interest of the public,' it said.