I didn’t claim my daughter was murdered, says Zara’s mum
Noraidah Lamat says she is still waiting for investigators to provide their findings on the teenager's death.
On July 17, 2025, Zara Qairina Mahathir passed away at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, following an unconscious state found near a school dormitory drain. Her mother, Noraidah Lamat, testified in Kota Kinabalu's coroner's court, denying claims that she had suggested her daughter might have been murdered. When questioned about the bruises observed on Zara's back, Noraidah stated that she had only requested police investigation into the matter.
She admitted to becoming aware of the bruises after washing her daughter's body on the day of her death but was uncertain if they resulted from physical abuse. Noraidah sought further clarification from investigators to prevent negative public perceptions of the incident.
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