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Let Authorities Deal With Zara Qairina Case

Aug 20, 2025

Leave the Zara Qairina case to the authorities to handle.  

The Home Ministry has reminded the public that the case must be handled strictly within the law, and urged Malaysians not to speculate on social media.  

It also assured that the investigation is being conducted transparently, with no attempt to cover up any details.  

Last month, the 13-year-old died after being found unconscious after allegedly falling from the third floor of her school dormitory in Sabah.  

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The Home Ministry says authorities have uncovered a website run by a 12-year-old girl and several friends, that they used to sell explicit photos.

It adds that the group also managed a chat group with nearly 800 members to sell these images.

However, the ministry assured that it's working with other bodies such as the Women, Family and Community Development, Communications and Education Ministries to address the issue.

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Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh will be charged in court this Friday over a posting on Facebook.

The Attorney General's Chambers adds that the UMNO Youth Chief will be charged for threatening public order and improper use of network services.

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Investigators have confirmed that the Police Air Wing helicopter that crashed into a river in Johor last month was airworthy.

The Air Accident Investigation Bureau adds that records also show the chopper was well equipped and maintained in accordance with regulations.

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And US President Donald Trump has ruled out sending American troops to Ukraine to enforce a potential peace deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

However, he did say that Washington is open to providing air support in Ukraine.