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Zara Qairina Mahathir

Zara Qairina Mahathir
The latest news and top stories on Zara Qairina Mahathir. Known for the controversial circumstances surrounding her death, she was a 13-year-old student at a religious school in Sabah. Her death on July 17, 2025, following an incident at her school dormitory, sparked public concern and allegations of bullying and foul play. Her family suspects a cover-up, citing unclear circumstances and the initial lack of a post-mortem examination. Police have completed their investigation, though her family’s lawyers claim the report is incomplete, highlighting ongoing calls for transparency and justice.
Malaysian soldiers march in formation during National Day celebrations in Kuala Lumpur in 2022. Photo: AP
Malaysia

In Malaysia, military veterans are sent to schools to teach bullies a lesson

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Malaysia

Malaysian boy, 14, charged with murder of 16-year-old schoolmate

Police suggest that the killing was motivated by unexpressed infatuation. A handwritten note found at the scene read ‘the world is fake’.

Malaysia

Malaysia may deploy police officers in schools to curb student violence

The government is also considering a phone ban for children aged 16 and below after a spate of rape and murder cases involving students.

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Malaysian school system faces crisis after 4 arrested for second gang rape

Malaysians are voicing concern about the safety of their children after a recent spate of violent incidents in schools.

State and country flags fly from flagpoles in a school in Kedah, Malaysia. Photo: Shutterstock
Malaysia

Malaysian students taught painful lesson in bullying after ‘Happy Corner’ prank

The students caught on a viral video bumping their schoolmate against a pole have been suspended and had their allowance frozen.

Malaysia

Malaysia is forced to confront its deadly school bullying problem

The death of a 13-year-old schoolgirl has brought Malaysia’s endemic school bullying problem out of the shadows, forcing government action.

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Bullying in Malaysia: 13 face life behind bars for beating schoolboy to death

The court handed one life sentence and indefinite detention to the rest over the killing of Nazmie Aizzat Narul Azwan in March last year.

A Malaysian court has sentenced a 20-year-old man to life in jail and 12 minors to indefinite detention over the murder of 17-year-old student Nazmie Aizzat Narul Azwan. Photo: Shutterstock
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Malaysia

Zara’s death: 5 teenagers plead not guilty to bullying Malaysian student

The suspects were charged with ‘making threatening or insulting communications’ towards 13-year-old Zara, who died on July 17.

Malaysia

Malaysia to file bullying charges against 5 people over Zara’s death

Malaysia’s attorney general said all the suspects were under the age of 18 and would face charges on Wednesday.

The death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir has sparked protests in Malaysia as many demand an end to a culture of bullying in the education system. Photo: YouTube
Malaysia

My Take | Stop blame game in Malaysia over Zara’s death, let justice take its course

Public interest and politics matter less than the need to solve the case and bring closure for the family of the 13-year-old victim.

Protesters gathered at a night market in Sabah, Malaysia, last week to demand justice over the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir. Photo: YouTube/Malindo TV
Malaysia

Zara bullied? Malaysians demand that tormentors be charged

Under a new anti-bullying law, those found guilty can be jailed for up to 10 years if their victim dies as a result of their actions.

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Malaysia orders Zara’s body to be exhumed amid protests over student’s death

The decision comes after Zara Qairina Mahathir’s family said police had failed to look into any signs of foul play in her death.

Malaysian police are re-examining the case of Zara Qairina Mahathir to determine the cause of her death. Photo: YouTube
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