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We need more witnesses to shed light on Zara Qairina's death, lawyers say as case heads to court

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 20 -- The lawyers representing the family of schoolgirl Zara Qairina Mahathir are urging more witnesses to come forward ahead of two separate court hearings into her alleged bullyi... Read More


Five teens plead not guilty after charged in Kota Kinabalu Children's Court with abusive words against Zara Qairina

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 19 -- Five teenage girls were charged at the Children's Court here todaywith using abusive words againstForm One student Zara Qairina Mahathir last month. The charges againstthe f... Read More


Coroner's Court in Kota Kinabalu set to hear 195 witnesses in Zara Qairina inquest, starting Sept 3

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 18 -- The Coroner's Court here has fixed September 3 for the start of the inquest into the death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir to determine any criminal elements. Lawy... Read More


Shahelmey may defend Tanjung Keramat under GRS, but questions linger over Putatan seat

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 18 -- Umno renegade Datuk Shahelmey Yahya will likely defend his Tanjung Keramat state seat in the coming elections under a Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) ticket, raising questions as... Read More


Papar schoolgirl Zara Qairina's death ignites nationwide outcry for justice and anti-bullying reform

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 16 -- A month after 13-year-old schoolgirl Zara Qairina Mahathir was found unconscious on the ground floor of her dormitory in Papar, tens of thousands have rallied nationwide in a... Read More


Paradise under pressure: Semporna's tourism boom bites back

SEMPORNA, Aug. 15 -- Once a rugged coastal town, Semporna has transformed into a thriving hub for tourists, with thousands arriving daily to explore the pristine islands off Sabah's east coast. An es... Read More


Lawyers: Injuries found on Zara Qairina after exhumation, awaiting full report before revealing more

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 12 -- Lawyers representing the family of 13-year-old schoolgirl Zara Qairina Mahathir said the post-mortem following the exhumation of her body revealed signs of injury. In a stat... Read More


Hajiji pledges stability through GRS-Pakatan cooperation as Sabah polls loom

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 12 -- Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor has reiterated that the Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) supreme council has agreed to maintain its current formula of cooperation with Pakat... Read More


'No stone must be left unturned': Sabah governor orders full probe into 13-year-old Zara Qairina's death

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 11 -- Head of State Yang diPertua Negeri Sabah Tun Musa Aman said he has ordered a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the passing of 13-... Read More


Across Sabah, crowds chant 'justice for Zara' as rallies spread following outcry over probe into 13-year-old's death

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 9 -- Thousands of people gathered on the streets of major towns across Sabah last night to demand justice for Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir, whose death has sparked a nati... Read More