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The Sun
12 hours ago
- The Sun
Inquest into Zara Qairina's death begins tomorrow in Kota Kinabalu
KOTA KINABALU: The inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir will commence tomorrow at the Kota Kinabalu Coroner's Court. The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) confirmed the date in a statement today. The Sabah State Prosecution Director requested the inquest under subsection 339(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code. The AGC stated that the case is of public interest and will be expedited to ensure justice. Justice is sought not only for Zara Qairina's family but also for the public, the AGC added. The inquest aims to determine the cause and circumstances of her death, including potential criminal elements. On Aug 13, the AGC announced the decision to hold an inquest after reviewing the case. The Royal Malaysia Police submitted an investigation report on Aug 12 regarding the student's death. Zara Qairina was a Form One student at SMK Agama Tun Datu Mustapha in Papar. The AGC emphasised transparency in handling the high-profile case. - Bernama
Borneo Post
2 days ago
- Borneo Post
Kedayan community in Miri holds prayers for late Zara Qairina
Members of Kedayan community in Miri gather for a prayer ceremony in memory of the late Zara Qairina. MIRI (Aug 15): Persatuan Kedayan Miri held a solemn tahlil and prayer ceremony at Masjid At-Taqwa here on Thursday, in memory of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir, a Form One student whose tragic passing has touched communities across Sabah, Sarawak, and beyond. Association chairman Mohamad Abdullah Jamin said the gathering was not only to remember the young Zara but also to reflect unity among the Kedayan community in Miri and express solidarity with their counterparts in Sabah, Labuan, and Brunei. 'Zara Qairina was of Kedayan and Malay Brunei heritage, which makes her loss deeply felt among Kedayans here. 'We have also been invited by Kedayan communities in Sabah, Labuan, and Brunei to join similar tahlil and prayers,' he said. He expressed sorrow over the incident and praised the solidarity prayers and peaceful gatherings held in Sabah and Labuan, adding that the association supports such initiatives. Mohamad Abdullah also called on the authorities to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the case. 'We believe the police can carry out their investigations fairly and without prejudice in order to resolve this high-profile case,' he said, noting that Kedayans and other communities across Sarawak are rallying in support of Zara's mother during this difficult time. The Miri prayer was held in tandem with similar gatherings at mosques and suraus in Sabah. On July 16, between 3am and 4am, Zara was found unconscious in a drain below the girls' dormitory of SMK Agama Tun Datu Mustapha in Papar, Sabah. She was rushed to Queen Elizabeth I Hospital in Kota Kinabalu and placed on life support, but succumbed to her injuries the next day. Persatuan Kedayan Miri prayer Zara Qairina
