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Daily Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- Daily Express
Nobody will be protected in probe: Prime Minister
Published on: Sunday, August 10, 2025 Published on: Sun, Aug 10, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: 'Regardless of whether it is the child of the poor or the rich, in the mountains, on land or at sea, we will pay attention because the investigation must be conducted transparently. I am saddened because she could have been my child or grandchild," said Anwar. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given his assurance that the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir in Sabah will be investigated transparently without protecting anyone. He said the case should not be taken lightly, especially as various allegations have emerged, including that the victim had fallen, been pushed, or bullied. Advertisement 'Our child in Sabah has died; some say she fell, some say she was pushed, some say it was due to bullying. We do not take this lightly, and we do not want it to be turned into political fodder. 'Our instructions are clear — no compromise, regardless of whose child it is, whether the child of a minister or anyone else, I don't care,' he said at the Rancakkan Madani Kelantan Programme at USM Health Campus, Kubang Kerian. The Prime Minister said he had contacted Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail, Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar and Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail to ensure the investigation is carried out fairly. 'I asked whether there were any mistakes in the investigation into Zara Qairina's case. If there were, take action. This is a death. Advertisement 'Regardless of whether it is the child of the poor or the rich, in the mountains, on land or at sea, we will pay attention because the investigation must be conducted transparently. I am saddened because she could have been my child or grandchild. 'Due to suspicions, the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has ordered the exhumation of the body for a second post-mortem,' he said. He said Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M. Kumar has also been instructed to go to Sabah to monitor the investigation to prevent any perception that certain parties are being protected. 'This is the Madani government; we will not protect murderers,' he added. The AGC, in a statement, said Zara Qairina's remains needed to be exhumed to enable a post-mortem to be carried out on the student's body. The AGC is of the view that further investigation is necessary for the police to ensure all aspects of the case can be examined thoroughly. Zara Qairina, 13, was pronounced dead at Queen Elizabeth I Hospital in Kota Kinabalu on July 17. The student had been taken to the hospital after being found unconscious in a drain near the hostel of a religious school in Papar at 4 am on July 16. Thousands of people gathered on the streets of major towns across Sabah saturday night to demand justice for Zara. In Sandakan, crowds began assembling at the waterfront Harbour Square as early as 6pm, holding banners, reciting poems, and offering prayers in memory of Zara. The rally, which was planned to end at 9pm, grew into the thousands by 8pm with local activists and community representatives, including Sandakan MP Vivian Wong, taking turns to speak as they called for transparency in the investigation. Videos of the rally were also live streamed on social media, showing the crowd, mostly clad in black, chanting 'justice for Zara' and 'murderer' while holding up placards. In Tawau, crowds were seen gathered at the Chester Night Market roundabout, holding placards with slogans such as 'Justice for Zara' and 'Stop bullying.' Chants echoed through the night as participants called for accountability and stronger protections for students. Similar rallies, albeit on a smaller scale, were held simultaneously in Lahad Datu and Semporna. According to activists, more gatherings are planned to be held this weekend in other districts, including Kota Kinabalu, Papar, Ranau, Kudat, and Keningau. Last weekend, a candlelight vigil in Zara's memory was held at Lintasan Deasoka in the state capital. Despite calls to remain calm and refrain from speculation, public frustration has grown after unverified voice recordings believed to be of Zara expressing fear for her safety, fuelling further speculation that influential figures might be shielded from scrutiny — allegations which state leaders, including the governor, have denied. Her case has been wrought with speculation since her death three weeks ago, following allegations from her family that she was a victim of bullying and physical abuse. * 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
The Star
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
PM: Take action and protect no one
Planting progress: Anwar visiting a padi-planting project under Kemubu Agricultural Development Authority at Desa Gemalai Baruh Padi Alami in Mulong, Kelantan. With him are Mentri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud (in green) and other officials. — Bernama Anwar calls for unbiased probe into student's death KOTA BARU: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given his assurance that the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir will be investigated transparently without protecting anyone. He said the case should not be taken lightly, especially as various allegations have emerged, including that the victim had fallen, been pushed or bullied. 'Our child in Sabah has died; some say she fell, some say she was pushed, some say it was due to bullying. We do not take this lightly, and we do not want it to be turned into political fodder. 'Our instructions are clear – no compromise, regardless of whose child it is, whether the child of a minister or anyone else, I don't care,' he said at the Rancakkan Madani Kelantan Programme at USM Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, here yesterday. The Prime Minister said he had contacted Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail, Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar and Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail to ensure the investigation is carried out fairly, Bernama reported. 'I asked whether there were any mistakes in the investigation into Zara Qairina's case. If there were, take action. 'This is a death. Regardless of whether it is the child of the poor or the rich, in the mountains, on land or at sea, we will pay attention because the investigation must be conducted transparently. 'I am saddened because she could have been my child or grandchild,' said Anwar. 'Due to suspicions, the Attorney General's Chambers has ordered the exhumation of the body for a second post-mortem.' Anwar said Bukit Aman CID director Comm Datuk M. Kumar has also been instructed to go to Sabah to monitor the investigation to prevent any perception that certain parties are being protected. 'This is the Madani government; we will not protect murderers,' he added. On a separate matter, Anwar urged pondok school teachers in the country to master information technology and AI to meet the challenges of the digital era. He said failure to grasp the latest technologies could cause the traditional religious institution to be overwhelmed by 'a new wave of attacks' of the mind that have replaced past forms of colonisation. 'If we do not master it, others will, and our children will adopt AI based on the frameworks of the United States or France. 'So, how do we change the approach to this AI framework? It is by ensuring our children have resilience, an understanding of Islam, intelligence and wisdom in knowing what they want to achieve,' he said in his speech at the opening of the Madani Ijtimak (Assembly) of Kelantan Islamic Scholars and Pondok Teachers 2025 at Universiti Teknologi Mara Machang campus here. Anwar also said it was time to rebuild the pondok institution as a stronghold of Islamic history to counter secular influences. 'Last month, I called in officials from the Finance Ministry to find a way to rebuild pondok (schools) as strongholds. Only then will Madani be realised in its true sense,' he added. Earlier, Anwar presented a contribution totalling RM1.03mil to representatives of pondok schools attending the National Umara'-Ulama Pondok Dialogue 2025. Previously, Anwar was quoted as saying that the government would restore and elevate the country's pondok institution so that it can remain a bulwark for safeguarding the faith, morals, and character of the Muslim ummah in line with current needs. He stated that this initiative involves collaboration between the Finance Ministry and the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia to ensure that religious and pondok schools can be upgraded with new facilities and technology.
Sinar Daily
5 days ago
- Politics
- Sinar Daily
Zara Qairina case: No one to be protected
"Our instructions are clear - no compromise, regardless of whose child it is, whether the child of a minister or anyone else, I don't care." 09 Aug 2025 09:20pm Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given his assurance that the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir in Sabah will be investigated transparently without protecting anyone. Photo by Bernama KOTA BHARU - Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given his assurance that the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir in Sabah will be investigated transparently without protecting anyone. He said the case should not be taken lightly, especially as various allegations have emerged, including that the victim had fallen, been pushed, or bullied. "Our child in Sabah has died; some say she fell, some say she was pushed, some say it was due to bullying. We do not take this lightly, and we do not want it to be turned into political fodder. "Our instructions are clear - no compromise, regardless of whose child it is, whether the child of a minister or anyone else, I don't care,' he said at the Rancakkan Madani Kelantan Programme at USM Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, here today. The Prime Minister said he had contacted Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail, Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar and Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail to ensure the investigation is carried out fairly. "I asked whether there were any mistakes in the investigation into Zara Qairina's case. If there were, take action. This is a death. Regardless of whether it is the child of the poor or the rich, in the mountains, on land or at sea, we will pay attention because the investigation must be conducted transparently. I am saddened because she could have been my child or grandchild. "Due to suspicions, the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) has ordered the exhumation of the body for a second post-mortem," he said. He said Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M. Kumar has also been instructed to go to Sabah to monitor the investigation to prevent any perception that certain parties are being protected. "This is the Madani government; we will not protect murderers," he added. The death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir has shocked the nation amid growing outrage over suspected bullying at her school in Papar, Sabah. Today, Zara Qairina's body was exhumed to complete the investigation into the student's death following the AGC's directive yesterday. Yesterday, the AGC, in a statement, said Zara Qairina's remains needed to be exhumed to enable a post-mortem to be carried out on the student's body. The AGC is of the view that further investigation is necessary for the police to ensure all aspects of the case can be examined thoroughly. Zara Qairina, 13, was pronounced dead at Queen Elizabeth I Hospital in Kota Kinabalu on July 17. The student had been taken to the hospital after being found unconscious in a drain near the hostel of a religious school in Papar at 4am on July 16. - BERNAMA More Like This
The Star
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Zara Qairina case: Transparent probe, none protected, says PM
KOTA BHARU: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given his assurance that the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir in Sabah will be investigated transparently without protecting anyone. He said the case should not be taken lightly, especially as various allegations have emerged, including that the victim had fallen, been pushed, or bullied. "Our child in Sabah has died; some say she fell, some say she was pushed, some say it was due to bullying. "We do not take this lightly, and we do not want it to be turned into political fodder. "Our instructions are clear - no compromise, regardless of whose child it is, whether the child of a minister or anyone else, I don't care,' he said at the Rancakkan Madani Kelantan Programme at USM Health Campus, Kubang Kerian, here on Saturday (Aug 9). The Prime Minister said he had contacted Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail, Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar and Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail to ensure the investigation is carried out fairly. On Friday (August 8), the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) said that Zara's body would be exhumed for a post-mortem to ensure all aspects of the case are thoroughly examined. Zara was confirmed dead at Queen Elizabeth I Hospital, Kota Kinabalu, on July 17. She was found unconscious in a drain near the dormitory of a religious school in Papar at about 4 am on July 16. — Bernama
