Coroner’s Court sets Jan 15, 2027 for verdict in Zara Qairina inquest

The Kota Kinabalu Coroner’s Court has scheduled January 15, 2027, to deliver its verdict regarding the inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir. Coroner Amir Shah Amri Hassan set the date following discussions with all involved parties. The court has also established a December 15 deadline for parties to file written submissions, with a clarification of those submissions scheduled for January 8, 2027. The Malay Mail reports that the final decision will be delivered in Bahasa Melayu.

The inquest concluded on Wednesday after 96 days of proceedings, according to the New Straits Times. Zara Qairina Mahathir died at Queen Elizabeth Hospital on July 17, 2025, one day after she was found unconscious near a drain at her school dormitory in Papar. The Free Malaysia Today reports that her remains were exhumed on August 9, followed by a post-mortem examination on August 10. Additionally, five minors were charged in the Kota Kinabalu children’s court on August 20 for verbally abusing Zara.

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