KUANTAN, Aug. 11 -- The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, has decreed that all mosques and surau in the state hold a special solat hajat (prayer of need) for the late Zara Qairina Mahathir.

The Pahang royal household said in a Facebook post that the prayer is intended to seekguidance for the pursuit of justice in the case, and for the truth to be upheld.

"His Royal Highness also offered prayers that the parents and family of the deceased be granted resilience, strength, and patience in facing this trial," read the statement.

Yesterday, Zara Qairina's grave was exhumed and her remains taken to Queen Elizabeth I Hospital in Sabah for a post-mortem examination.

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