KOTA KINABALU: Lawyers representing the family of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir have suggested that the Attorney-General’s Chambers charge those identified in the police investigation for allegedly bullying the teenager, if the evidence can be upheld in court.
The legal team – Shahlan Jufri, Rizwandean M Borhan, Mohd Luqman Syazwan Zabidi, Mohd Syarulnizam Mohd Salleh and Farrah Nasser – said that if the evidence allows charges under Section 507D(2) of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum 10-year jail term, fine, or both, there would be no need for an inquest.
They added that if the evidence is insufficient, police should continue investigations and hold an inquest concurrently, with prosecution to follow once the case is stronger.
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They expressed appreciation to Malaysians for their prayers and support, and urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified claims and to share any information with the police or approach them directly.