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Sinar Daily
12-08-2025
- Politics
- Sinar Daily
Zara Qairina case: ‘My child is not involved'
The man, who claims to be the father of the teenager whose photo was posted on the same platform, strongly denies the allegations. Zara Qairina LAHAD DATU – A man has come forward to deny allegations linking his daughter to the Zara Qairina Mahathir case that recently went viral on social media. According to a statement circulated on social media, the man, who claimed to be the father of the teenager whose photo was posted on the same platform, strongly denied the allegations. "I am the father of this student and I strongly deny the slander linking my daughter to the Zara's case. "My daughter attended school there from 2022 (Form One) until 2024 (Form Three) and in early 2025, she received an offer and transferred to a Vocational College in Lahad Datu, where she is currently studying," he said in the statement. Following this, the man warned that he would take legal action against anyone who attempted to link his daughter to the case. "I will not hesitate to file a civil lawsuit against any individual who tries to associate my daughter with this case. "For your information, a police report has been lodged against a TikTok account that uploaded photos and videos of my daughter on their account. Although they have apologised and deleted the video, some individuals are still spreading false news," he said. Regarding developments in the Zara's case, Sindumin assemblyman Datuk Dr Yusof Yacob has called for a full and professional investigation in accordance with the SOPs to determine whether the case involved criminal elements or not. He also urged the public to always verify the authenticity of news before sharing it publicly or allowing it to go viral on social media. Regarding developments in the Zara's case, Sindumin assemblyman Datuk Dr Yusof Yacob has called for a full and professional investigation in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to determine whether the case involved criminal elements or not. "I also urge the school, the Sabah State Education Department and the Education Ministry to investigate and provide reports on compliance with SOPs, school discipline and safety of the school and hostel," he said. He stressed that he has not made any assumptions, speculations or accused any individuals or groups. However, after two weeks without news or investigation results, non-governmental organisations (NGO) and netizens have risen up as the matter went viral. "Now NGOs and various groups will continue to shout 'Justice For Zara' until there is an answer from the authorities. They will not stop until those involved are brought to justice," he said. At the burial site where Zara was laid to rest, it is understood that the police only conducted security checks during the exhumation process, which was carried out last Saturday and Sunday. More Like This
Observer
29-05-2025
- Business
- Observer
Oman Career Fair... in line with labour market needs
MUSCAT: The youth participated actively in the Oman Career Fair, which was held on May 28 and 29 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre. The fair promoted talent, in line with Oman Vision 2040 and provided valuable insights into market needs and career development prospects for youth in the vocational sector. The career fair is the most important event for training and qualifying Omani talent to meet the changing demands of the labour market. The exhibition also provided a platform that brings together the best initiatives, latest strategies and trends in the field of development and training, with broad participation from government agencies and leading companies, to provide valuable insights into market needs and career development prospects. The Ministry of Labour said that its participation, represented by vocational colleges, in the Oman Career Fair, was held under the auspices of Jokha bint Abdullah al Shukaili, CEO of the Oman Authority for Academic Accreditation and Quality Assurance of Education, and with broad participation from government agencies and leading companies. The fair aims to enhance communication between institutions and Omani youth and provide them with practical skills required in the changing labour market. Alaa al Balushi, a student from Vocational College, said: "The career fair provides a unique platform for developing Omani talent. It is a great opportunity to enhance skills, develop capabilities and enhance efficiency in the field of vocational training. It increases awareness of vocational education and training, which contributes to skill development and the acquisition of relevant expertise and skills for the labour market." The fair provided a comprehensive platform and brought together institutions, organisations and Omani youth to enhance communication, showcase competencies and exchange experiences on employment challenges in Oman and ways to overcome them. It focused on providing vocational training and capacity building programmes. This is in addition to providing participants with opportunities to learn practical skills required in the labour market.
