KUALA LUMPUR: Police have completed their investigation into the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir, who was found unconscious in a drain near her school dormitory in Papar, on July 16 and died the next day.
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the case will be referred to the Attorney-General’s Chambers next week, with 60 witnesses interviewed.
Zara’s mother, through lawyers Hamid Ismail and Shahlan Jufri, denied linking the case to any VIPs and urged the public not to spread unverified claims, warning such actions could hinder investigations.
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Separately, Saifuddin announced plans to boost the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency’s capabilities with two new offshore patrol vessels and the arrival of the ex-USCGC Steadfast in November.