KOTA KINABALU, Aug. 17 -- Rallies across Sabah continued to be held in remembrance of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir.

On Saturday evening, one such rally took place at Lintasan Deasoka here, with around 500 people in attendance despite continuous rain. Participants stood under umbrellas as they chanted support for Zara and her family, while others held placards demanding that schools be made safe spaces for all.

Police guarded the perimeter to safeguard against any untoward incidents.

According to organiser Jaya Kumar, 47, from the Indian Civil Servant Retirees Organisation, the gathering was to demand justice for Zara and highlight the rising number of bullying incidents.

Jaya said if it wasn't for the rakyat's voices, the case might...