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Free Malaysia Today
7 hours ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Man nabbed over TikTok claim Zara Qairina was murdered
Bukit Aman CID chief M Kumar said the suspect was arrested at 10.20pm yesterday. (PDRM pic) PETALING JAYA : A 51-year-old man has been arrested by police over a TikTok video which allegedly contains false statements regarding investigations into the death of Form 1 student Zara Qairina Mahathir. Bukit Aman criminal investigation department director M Kumar said the video – which is more than two minutes long – involved a conversation regarding the findings of the autopsy on Zara. 'Preliminary checks found that the video contained false statements regarding investigations into Zara's case because it described her death as being a premeditated murder,' he said in a statement. Kumar said the man was arrested at 10.20pm yesterday, and that a handphone had been confiscated. The suspect is under remand until Thursday. He is being probed for sedition, improper use of network facilities and making statements with the intention of causing, or that may lead to, public alarm. Kumar warned the public against spreading rumours or manipulated facts concerning Zara's death, pointing out that an inquest was set to be held. He also advised the public to verify the information they came across on social media. Zara was found unconscious at 4am on July 16 after allegedly falling from the third floor of her school's hostel in Papar, Sabah. She died at Queen Elizabeth I Hospital in Kota Kinabalu the following day. Her body was exhumed on Aug 9 to allow for a post-mortem amid allegations of bullying. Five minors are set to be charged tomorrow over the alleged bullying.
Free Malaysia Today
12-08-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Zara Qairina's mum files another police report over bruises on body
Zara Qairina Mahathir, a Form 1 student, was found unconscious at 4am on July 16 after allegedly falling from the third floor of her hostel. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : The mother of Zara Qairina Mahathir has filed another police report today after recalling seeing bruises on her daughter's back when bathing her body. Noraidah Lamat's lawyers, Hamid Ismail and Shahlan Jufri, said she lodged the report at the Sipitang police station, almost three weeks after Zara was found dead at her school hostel in Papar, Sabah. They said Noraidah only remembered the bruises on parts of her daughter's back when questioned about the condition of the body during the Islamic funeral washing ritual at Hospital Queen Elizabeth I on July 17. 'Our client did not include this important information in her earlier police reports because she had completely forgotten about it. 'She only recalled the bruises when we questioned her yesterday afternoon about the condition of her daughter's body during the washing ritual. 'She forgot about this fact as she had been overcome with grief since July 16 following what happened to her daughter,' they said in a statement today. The lawyers said the new information justified reopening the investigation, despite home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail saying yesterday that police had completed their probe and would forward the investigation papers to the Attorney-General's Chambers next week. 'Zara's grave must be exhumed immediately and a post-mortem must be conducted to determine the exact cause of death and whether any criminal elements were involved,' the lawyers added. Zara, a Form 1 student, was found unconscious at 4am on July 16 after allegedly falling from the third floor of her hostel. She died the next day at Queen Elizabeth I Hospital in Kota Kinabalu. Sabah police commissioner Jauteh Dikun had said Bukit Aman was reviewing the case, and police had not ruled out the possibility that the Form One student was bullied.
Malay Mail
09-08-2025
- Malay Mail
Was it bullying? Was it worse? The Zara Qairina mystery gripping Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 — The death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir at a religious boarding school in Sabah has evolved from a reported accidental fall into a national controversy, prompting a forensic reinvestigation and an order for the exhumation of her remains. What began as a standard police case has transformed into a high-profile probe after the victim's family challenged initial findings and persistently demanded a post-mortem examination. Muddying matters is the relentless flow of claims spreading on social media, variously linking the case to several politicians. The Attorney General's Chambers has now ordered the exhumation following sustained pressure from Zara's family and their legal representatives, with senior government officials, including the prime minister, promising a swift and transparent investigation. The following is a chronology of key events in the case. July 16 – The incident Zara Qairina, a Form One student at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama (SMKA) Tun Datu Mustapha in Papar, Sabah, is found unconscious between 3 am and 4 am on the ground floor of her dormitory. She is believed to have fallen from the third floor and is later pronounced dead at Queen Elizabeth I Hospital. Noraidah Lamat holds a framed photograph of her daughter, Zara Qairina Mahathir. — The Borneo Post pic July 18 – Burial without autopsy Zara's body is prepared for burial at the hospital. No post-mortem examination is conducted. Her mother, Noraidah Lamat, later recalls seeing bruises on her daughter's back during the bathing ritual, a detail not initially reported to the police. Unverified social-media claims allege Zara had been bullied by senior students and accused school authorities of a cover-up July 30 – First police report and growing rumours Zara's family lodges their first police report, submitting a 44-second audio recording of a conversation between Zara and her mother that casts doubt on the accidental fall theory. They formally request an exhumation for a post-mortem. Rumours of VIP involvement spread, prompting the first of many denials. August 2 – Investigation papers submitted Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail announces that police have completed their initial investigation and submitted the papers to the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC). At this point, no public mention is made of an exhumation or post-mortem. Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail speaks at a press conference in Alor Setar on August 7, 2025. — Bernama pic August 3 – Second police report highlighting bruises Noraidah files a second police report in Sipitang, this time officially detailing the bruises she saw on Zara's back. She again urges the police to reopen the case and proceed with an exhumation for a forensic examination. August 4 – Prime minister vows transparency Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim publicly vows that the probe will be 'swift and transparent' and that no one will be shielded if evidence of wrongdoing emerges. Zara's lawyers publicly highlight the critical absence of an initial autopsy. August 6 – Audio clip authenticated Family lawyers confirm the authenticity of the viral audio clip and warn against sensational online theories, urging the public to focus on the need for a proper forensic inquiry. August 8 – Exhumation ordered The AGC orders the exhumation of Zara's remains for a delayed post-mortem and instructs the police to involve forensic experts to complete their investigation. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (second from right) and Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud (left) attend the opening ceremony of the Ijtima' MADANI Ulama and Pondok Teachers Kelantan 2025 in Machang on August 9, 2025. — Bernama pic August 9 – Body exhumed A police forensics unit exhumes Zara's body pursuant to a magistrate's order and schedules it for a post-mortem examination. The prime minister also reiterates his directive for full transparency in the case.
