Zara Qairina inquest: I never intended to shame her by sharing diary’s contents, witness tells coroner

KOTA KINABALU: The 49th witness in the inquest into Zara Qairina Mahathir’s death insisted that she never intended to shame the victim when sharing the student’s diary content with the school. Teacher Yuslina Badrum admitted in the Coroner’s Court here that she personally would also feel uncomfortable if her private belongings were shared with others. However, she...

Zara was accused of stealing after large amount of money found in her locker, witness tells court

PETALING JAYA: The 22nd witness, who is also the 13th child witness, told the Coroner's Court here that the deceased, Zara Qairina Mahathir, was accused of being involved in a theft case because a large amount of money was allegedly found in the student's locker. According to Sinar Harian, the witness gave their statement at the...

Forensic tests confirm blood on exhibits mainly Zara Qairina’s DNA

KOTA KINABALU: The 19th witness in the inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir has confirmed that the Form One student met with a group of students called 'Circle Nineteen' on the night of July 15. Sinar Harian reported that the witness, who is the 10th child witness, told this to Coroner Amir Shah Amir...

Zara was accused of stealing money, inquest told

KOTA KINABALU: Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir was accused of stealing money a day before she was found unconscious on the ground floor of her school dormitory in Papar on July 16, the inquest into her death heard. Security guard Linah Mansoding @ Jaliha, 65, said that at about 8pm on July 15, a student...

Simulated fall with mannequin based on evidence that Zara landed feet first, court hears

KOTA KINABALU: Zara Qairina Mahathir was believed to have been last seen in front of her hostel washroom on the third floor prior to her fall on July 16, the Coroner’s Court was told. There were also footprints found on the ground floor where she was found unconscious, prompting investigators to use these clues in their...

Zara Qairina case: New coroner to hear inquest, Sept dates unchanged

KOTA KINABALU: A new coroner will preside over the inquest into the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir, says Sabah Court director Azreena Aziz. She said that Sessions Court judge Amir Shah Amir Hassan will preside over the case initially presided by her. Azreena said the process of the inquest hearing will continue on the dates fixed...

AGC to hold inquest into Zara Qairina’s death

KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney General's Chambers will hold an inquest to look into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir. In a statement on Wednesday (Aug 13), the AGC said the decision was made after reviewing the police investigation report on the case submitted on Aug 12. The inquest will be conducted under Section 339(1) of the Criminal...