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Borneo Post
9 hours ago
- Borneo Post
Lawyers say Zara Qairina's mum not crowdfunding, legal team working pro bono in bullying trial
Lawyers representing Zara Qairina Mahathir's family, led by Hamid (third left) are seen before entering the Children's Court for the bullying case charge against five teenagers. — Malay Mail photo KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 21): Lawyers acting for Noraidah Lamat, mother of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir, have dismissed viral allegations that she was seeking donations for herself or to cover legal expenses. In a joint statement, the legal team confirmed that while a bank account number circulated online had previously been used to receive public contributions following Zara's death, the collection was halted shortly after. 'We state that our client is not currently collecting any donations, whether for herself or to pay our legal fees,' the statement said. It also explained that any contributions would only be accepted directly by Noraidah in person or via authorised representatives from non-governmental organisations. The lawyers further clarified that they are representing Noraidah on a pro bono basis, meaning free of charge. The statement was jointly signed by lawyers Hamid Ismail, Shahlan Jufri, Rizwandean M Borhan, Mohd Luqman Syazwan Zabidi, Mohd Syarulnizam Mohd Salleh, and Farrah Nasse. Yesterday, Datuk Ram Singh, the lawyer representing one of five teenagers charged in the bullying case also explained that the defence team is working pro bono. Five teenage girls were charged at the Children's Court in Kota Kinabalu with using abusive words against the late Form 1 student Zara Qairina last month. Deputy public prosecutor Nor Azizah Mohamad said that the charge against the five minors 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. Sessions Judge Elsie Primus allowed bail of RM5,000 against the five minors in closed proceedings and set the pre-trial case management date to Sept 25 followed by Oct 16. The trial will be held on Dec 8-12, and Dec 15-19. The offence was allegedly committed at Block A-3-6 of the Rabiatul Adawiyah Dormitory at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama Tun Datu Mustapha Limauan WDT 15, Papar, between 10pm and 11pm 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. — Malay Mail Hamid Ismail lead Noraidah Lamat Zara Qairina Mahathir
New Straits Times
19 hours ago
- New Straits Times
Teacher to be charged over false claim Zara was put in a washing machine
KUALA LUMPUR: A TikTok account holder is expected to be charged in court tomorrow for spreading false information about the death of student Zara Qairina Mahathir. The account holder, who is believed to be a teacher who operates the TikTok account 'SHA_Abrienda', is expected to be charged at the Sepang Sessions and magistrates' courts at 8.30am. The charge will be made under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code, relating to statements causing public alarm or fear. Section 505(b) of the Penal Code states that anyone who makes, publishes, or circulates any statement, rumour, or report with intent to cause, or which is likely to cause fear or alarm to the public, or to any section of the public, whereby any person may be induced to commit an offence against the State or public tranquillity, shall be punished with imprisonment of up to two years, a fine, or both. The charge relates to the dissemination of unverified claims that Zara's death was due to being placed inside a washing machine — an allegation made by the TikTok user in question. Zara Qairina, a Form One student at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama (SMKA) Tun Datu Mustapha in Sabah, was found unconscious near a drain at the school's hostel at 3am on July 16 and was pronounced dead the next day. Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M. Kumar, during a press conference on Aug 13, said a 39-year-old woman had been arrested in Rawang, Selangor, for allegedly spreading fake news. She was later released on police bail after her statement was recorded.
Borneo Post
a day ago
- Borneo Post
Five teens plead not guilty after charged in Kota Kinabalu Children's Court with abusive words against Zara Qairina
Security personnel are seen outside the Kota Kinabalu Court Complex. — Bernama photo 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 Singh 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. — Malay Mail charged teenager girls Zara Qairina Mahathir
Focus Malaysia
a day ago
- Focus Malaysia
Five teenage girls charged with using abusive words against Zara Qairina
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. According to the charge sheet, the five, acting with common intention, allegedly uttered abusive words directed at Zara Qairina, which were heard by the victim and could have caused her distress. 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. ‒ Aug 21, 2025
Borneo Post
3 days ago
- Borneo Post
Kota Kinabalu Coroner's Court sets September inquest dates for Zara Qairina's death
An undated photograph of Zara Qairina Mahathir shared on social media. KOTA KINABALU (Aug 18): A Coroner's Court here today fixed several dates in September to hear an inquest into the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir, to determine whether any criminal elements were involved. Sabah State Court director Azreena Aziz, presiding as a coroner, reserved Sept 3-4, 8-12, 17-19 and 22-30 for the hearing. Today was the first mention of the inquest. In a statement on Aug 13, the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) said it had decided to conduct an inquest to determine the cause and circumstances surrounding Zara Qairina's death. The AGC said the decision was made after reviewing the investigation report submitted by the Royal Malaysia Police in connection with the death of the Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama (SMKA) Tun Datu Mustapha student on Aug 12. According to the AGC, the inquest proceedings aim to establish the cause of death and determine whether there were any criminal elements involved. 'This process will be conducted at the Coroner's Court independently and transparently under the provisions of the law,' the statement read. The AGC said the decision to proceed with an inquest was in line with subsection 339(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code [Act 593]. On Aug 7, the legal team for Zara Qairina's family issued a statement requesting the AGC to instruct an inquest to be held to investigate whether there is criminal elements were involved in her death death. Zara Qairina was pronounced dead at Queen Elizabeth Hospital I in Kota Kinabalu on July 17 after being admitted a day earlier. The Form One was found unconscious in a drain near the dormitory of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama (SMKA) Tun Datu Mustapha in Papar at around 4am on July 16. Coroner's Court inquest lead Zara Qairina Mahathir
