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Daily Express
02-08-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
Concern over delay in findings
Published on: Saturday, August 02, 2025 Published on: Sat, Aug 02, 2025 Text Size: Zulkarnain said it decided to formally support the family's next steps, including suing the school and any parties who may have been negligent or complicit in the events leading to Zara's death. Kota Kinabalu: The Malaysian People's Power Movement (G57) raised concerns over the slow pace of investigations into the death of Form One student Zara Qairina, who is believed to have been the victim of serious bullying at SMK Agama Tun Mustapha in Papar. G57 pledged to provide additional legal assistance to Zara's family, including legal advice and representation, to help them seek justice through proper channels. Its Chairman Datuk Zulkarnain Mahdar said the movement had initially withheld public comment to allow authorities time to carry out investigations, but said the lack of progress has now become a cause for concern. He said it received complaints and informal reports suggesting that the investigation may be facing interference due to the possible involvement of a child linked to a person of high social standing. 'If the investigation is being delayed or shielded because of someone's title or influence, that is unacceptable. Legal processes must be allowed to run without obstruction,' he said, Friday. Zulkarnain said it decided to formally support the family's next steps, including suing the school and any parties who may have been negligent or complicit in the events leading to Zara's death. He said pressure would continue to be placed on the authorities to ensure regular, transparent updates are provided to the family and the public. Zulkarnain said Zara's death reflects a wider pattern of safety concerns within school environments, particularly regarding how bullying is handled. He said institutions must be prepared to take responsibility when safeguards fail and urged the Ministry of Education to review how such cases are managed at both school and district levels. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Daily Express
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Daily Express
G57 offers legal aid, demands transparency in Zara Qairina's death
Published on: Friday, August 01, 2025 Published on: Fri, Aug 01, 2025 Text Size: KOTA KINABALU: he Malaysian People's Power Movement (G57) has voiced deep concern over the slow progress of the investigation into the death of Form One student Zara Qairina, who is believed to have been a victim of severe bullying at a school in Papar. G57 announced it will provide additional legal assistance to Zara's family, including legal counsel to help them pursue justice. Its chairman Datuk Zulkarnain Mahdar said the group could no longer remain silent as delays and a lack of updates in the case have sparked growing public unease. "We've received reports suggesting that the investigation may be intentionally delayed or 'protected' due to the alleged involvement of a VVIP's child. If true, this is a serious miscarriage of justice," he said. As part of its next steps, G57 will advise the family to consider filing a civil suit against the school or any party found to be negligent or complicit in the incident. The group will also continue to pressure the authorities for full transparency and regular updates on the case. "No one is above the law. A person's social status or background must never be used as a shield from criminal accountability," Zulkarnain emphasized. G57 also urged all Malaysians to stand in solidarity with Zara Qairina's family and collectively demand justice, transparency, and urgent reforms to make schools safer and more humane. "Justice for one child is justice for all," Zulkarnain said. * 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. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
