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Inquest into Zara Qairina's death continues Monday with document examiner's testimony

KOTA KINABALU, Sept. 4 -- A document examiner from the Chemistry Department is set to be the second expert witness to testify in the inquest into the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir, with p... Read More


Court permits Zara Qairina's parents to be part of inquest into her death

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 3 -- KOTA KINABALU, Sept 3 - The parents of schoolgirl Zara Qairina Mahathir, who died on July 17, have been allowed to be interested parties in the inquest into her death. Corone... Read More


KK High Court blocks alleged bullies' legal team from taking part in Zara Qairina inquest

KOTA KINABALU, Sept. 2 -- The High Court here has set aside the coroner court's ruling that allowed lawyers for the alleged bullies of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir to take part in her inques... Read More


Sabah Day programme on Aug 31 adjusted to give way for 'Justice for Zara' rally, says DCM

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 27 -- Two large-scale events are set to take place in the city on August 31 night - the official Sabah Day celebrations and a nationwide Justice for Zara rally - raising concerns a... Read More


'Something must happen': Jeffrey Kitingan urges swift resolution on Sabah 40pc revenue share issue

KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 27 -- Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan has urged for a swift resolution to the state's claim for 40 per cent of federal revenue collected in Sabah,warning th... Read More


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