KOTA KINABALU: The forthcoming inquest into the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir would be pivotal in uncovering the truth, said Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah secretary-general Razali Razi.
He said that the focus should remain on the judicial process rather than speculation.
“What matters is the inquest. Through the inquest, we will learn the real truth. It will clarify everything,” he said after some 1,500 party members attended a tahlil and yasin prayer recital at Wisma Muis here.
When asked whether the #JusticeForZara movement could impact the state or federal governments, Razali said both administrations were attentive to the needs and concerns of the people.
He also said that Zara’s case should not be politicised in the context of Sabah’s upcoming state election.
“We are not focusing on elections. What matters is what benefits society. Everyone is calling for justice, and we are here to contribute in whatever way we can, not only in terms of justice but also by supporting the wider community,” he said.
Also present at the event was Science, Technology and Innovation Minister and state religious affairs exco Datuk Mohd Arifin Mohd Arif.
Zara, 13, was found unconscious at her school, SMKA Tun Mustapha in Papar, on 16 July and was pronounced dead the following day at Queen Elizabeth Hospital here. Her body was later exhumed for a post-mortem.
An inquest is expected to be convened soon.
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