Zara Qairina's mother tells court of close bond with daughter
x Coroner’s Court that she loved her only child deeply and that they shared a close relationship.
Noraidah, Zara Qairina's mother, testified in court of the strong bond she shared with her only child. She revealed that Zara and she were almost always together, with the exception of school hours and certain courses where Zara was not permitted to bring her mother. Noraidah expressed her deep love for Zara, emphasizing that she was her only child and her hope for the future.
The witness statement revealed that Zara adored talking and would frequently share stories about school, competitions, friends, teachers, and ustazah. Whenever Zara faced challenges, she usually confided in her mother, who responded with comforting words of encouragement and motivation. Zara also showed her affection through playful behavior, jokes, hugs, kisses, and by creating cards for her, including birthday cards inscribed with "Zara loves Mama."
Noraidah recounted that Zara expressed her love and affection for her through various means, such as carrying her until the age of ten and responding to reprimands with quietness and writing in a book, which lasted only briefly before resuming conversation. Throughout Zara's childhood, she often engaged in activities like recording videos, joking, crafting, singing, and interacting with pets.
When happy, Zara would talk, sing, write, take photos, and joke, while sadness would cause her to remain quiet and write in a book. Regardless, Noraidah always provided her daughter with words of encouragement and motivation. Prior to the incident, Zara had shown no signs of stress, and despite bullying and teasing at the hostel, she would regain her spirit following advice and encouragement.
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