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'Chaos and fear' as students not allowed to leave after Zara Qairina's death, says security guard

KOTA KINABALU, Sept. 11 -- A security guard at SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha said students were prevented from going home after learning that 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir had died. Linah Mansoding @ Ja... Read More


'No VVIP, no third-party pressure': Forensic pathologist on Zara Qairina findings

KOTA KINABALU, Sept. 11 -- The forensic pathologist expert examining 13-year- old Zara Qairina Mahathir's body said that her opinion was in no way affected by any "VViPs" or third parties. Dr Jessie ... Read More


Three arrested after 'landing fee' brawl on Semporna island sparks tourism concern

KOTA KINABALU, Sept. 5 -- A dispute over alleged landing fees for tourists at one of Semporna's famed white sand islands caused a violent brawl earlier this week, landing three local men under arrest ... Read More


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