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Journalists gather outside the Kota Kinabalu Courts Complex to cover the case of five teenage girls scheduled to be charged at the Juvenile Court today in connection with the bullying of Zara Qairina Mahathir. - Photo by Bernama

Five teenage girls will be charged at the Kota Kinabalu Juvenile Court in Sabah this Wednesday over allegations of bullying Zara Qairina by issuing threats through communication.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail - Photo by Bernama

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has emphasised that there has been no attempt to close the case or cover up the investigation into the death of Form One student, Zara Qairina Mahathir. Photo by Bernama

The investigation into the tragic death of Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir centres on three key elements, namely bullying, neglect and sexual harassment.

The Coroner's Court here has set Sept 3 to commence inquest proceedings for Form One student Zara Qairina Mahathir.

The tragic death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir has upended the long-standing stereotype that extreme bullying is largely a male issue, bringing attention to the growing prevalence and severity of female-led aggression. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

A preschool pupil who suffered serious head injuries, believed to have fallen after being pushed by a friend at a school in the state on Monday, is receiving treatment at HSA after undergoing more than seven hours of surgery. Photo: HSA official website

Yesterday, Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk M. Kumar was reported as saying that strict action would be taken against the investigating officers and their supervisors following the findings of the Bukit Aman Task Force investigation team that there was non-compliance with investigation procedures involving Zara Qairina's death. - Bernama file photo

Noraidah Lamat (left), Zara Qairina's mother.