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New Straits Times
a day ago
- New Straits Times
Five teens in Zara case escorted from court under tight security
KOTA KINABALIU: A police vehicle carrying five teenagers linked to the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir was seen leaving the Kota Kinabalu Court Complex here after proceedings at the Juvenile Court this morning. The vehicle was escorted under tight police security as it exited the court compound at 2.05pm before heading to an undisclosed location. The atmosphere outside the court complex remained under control with close monitoring by security forces. Earlier, the five teenagers who were brought before the Juvenile Court here this morning pleaded not guilty to charges of using insulting words against the late Zara Qairina Mahathir. The charges were made under Section 507C(1) of the Penal Code and read together with Section 34 of the same act. Deputy Public Prosecutor Nor Azizah Mohamad said all the accused were granted bail of RM5,000 each with one surety, and a deposit of RM1,000. "There was no guilty plea, the mention date is Sept 25. Each accused was granted bail of RM5,000 with a RM1,000 deposit and one surety," she told reporters outside the court today. Based on the charges, all five accused had common intention in using insulting words against the late Zara Qairina at a school in Papar between 10pm and 11pm on July 15, 2025.
Straits Times
a day ago
- Straits Times
Death of student in Sabah: 5 teens plead not guilty to bullying in Zara Qairina case
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox If convicted, the teenagers face up to one year's imprisonment, a fine or both. KOTA KINABALU – All five teenagers charged in Sabah, Malaysia, in connection with the bullying of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir pleaded not guilty at Kota Kinabalu's Court for Children on Aug 20. Deputy Public Prosecutor Nor Azizah Mohamad confirmed that the charge was framed under Section 507C(1) of the Penal Code, read together with Section 35 of the same Code, for using abusive words against the victim. If convicted, they face up to one year's imprisonment, a fine or both. DPP Nor Azizah also confirmed that a gag order was applied for by counsel Ram Singh, restricting the publication of details of the proceedings in line with Section 15 of the Children's Act 2001. Sessions Court Judge Elsie Primus, who presided over the proceedings, set Sept 25 for the next mention. The court granted bail of RM5,000 (S$1,500) each, with RM1,000 to be deposited and one surety required. Zara was found unconscious in a drain near her school dormitory in Papar on July 16 and died the following day at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Emergency broadcast system to alert S'pore public of disasters on their mobile phones: Edwin Tong Singapore New annual course will groom the future leaders of Singapore's Chinese community Singapore Singapore indie cinema The Projector owes over $1.2m to creditors Life Five things to do at Singapore Night Festival – from kampung chilling to spotting luminous crabs Asia Calls to cut ties: Malaysia flag furore tests PH-BN relations Singapore Proposals sought to develop Changi East Urban District next to T5 World Top military officers hold Ukraine talks after Trump rules out sending US troops Business New CDC job-matching drive may bring overlooked front-line roles closer to applicants: Experts The case has drawn widespread public attention and continues to be closely watched. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
The Star
a day ago
- The Star
Zara Qairina case: Teens plead not guilty to charge of bullying
KOTA KINABALU: All five teenagers charged in connection with the bullying of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir pleaded not guilty at the Court for Children here on Wednesday (Aug 20). Deputy Public Prosecutor Nor Azizah Mohamad confirmed that the charge was framed under Section 507C(1) of the Penal Code, read together with Section 35 of the same Code, for using abusive words against the victim. If convicted, they face up to one year's imprisonment, a fine or both. Nor Azizah also confirmed that a gag order was applied for by counsel Datuk Ram Singh, restricting the publication of details of the proceedings in line with Section 15 of the Children's Act 2001. Sessions Court Judge Elsie Primus, who presided over the proceedings, set Sept 25 for the next mention. The court granted bail of RM5,000 each, with RM1,000 to be deposited and one surety required. Zara was found unconscious in a drain near her school dormitory in Papar on July 16 and died the following day at Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The case has drawn widespread public attention and continues to be closely watched. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Malay Mail
Five teens plead not guilty after charged in Kota Kinabalu Children's Court with abusive words against Zara Qairina
KOTA KINABALU, Aug 20 — Five teenage girls were charged at the Children's Court here today with using abusive words against Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir last month. The charges against the five were read before Sessions Judge Elsie Primus in closed proceedings. Deputy public prosecutor Nor Azizah Mohamad said that the charge against the was for acting with common intention, allegedly uttered abusive words directed at Zara Qairina, which were heard by the victim and could have caused her distress. Elsie Primus allowed bail of RM5,000 against the five minors in closed proceedings and set the next date of mention to September 25. The offence was allegedly committed at Block A-3-6 of the Rabiatul Adawiyah Dormitory at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama Tun Datu Mustapha Limauan W.D.T 15, Papar, between 10 pm and 11 pm on July 15. The charge was framed under Section 507C(1) of the Penal Code, read together with Section 34, which carries a maximum jail term of one year, or a fine, or both upon conviction. The lawyer representing Zara Qairina's family, Hamid Ismail, earlier said that a gag order has been imposed on the case under Section 15 of the Child Act 2001. Counsel for the first accused minor, Datuk Ram Singhm had applied for the gag order, saying that the law provided protection for the child. Zara Qairina was pronounced dead at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kota Kinabalu on July 17, a day after she was admitted. The Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama (SMKA) Tun Datu Mustapha student in Papar was found unconscious in a drain near her hostel at 4 am on July 16. The Coroner's Court in Kota Kinabalu has since fixed Sept 3 to begin the inquest proceedings into her death. Coroner Azreena Aziz set proceedings to run from Sept 3 to 4, Sept 8 to 12, Sept 17 to 19 and Sept 22 to 30.
