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A psychiatrist later confirmed that the victim suffered from major depressive disorder and anxiety disorder and prescribed medication to assist in her recovery. Photo for illustrative purposes.

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 2015 study published in the Medical Journal of Malaysia, titled "A Review of Teenage Pregnancy Research in Malaysia”, identified limited access to comprehensive reproductive health education as a major factor, leaving many teenagers unaware of how to protect themselves from unplanned pregnancies. - 123RF photo for illustration purpose only

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform) Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said. Bernama FILE PIX

Zara Qairina was reported to have fallen from the third floor of a religious school dormitory building in Papar on July 16, before being pronounced dead the following day at Queen Elizabeth I Hospital.

The viral audio clips, each about 44 seconds long, were widely shared on social media and shed light on Zara Qairina’s fears for her safety, including her allegations of harassment by a group of senior students at her school.

A fourth voice recording, believed to be a conversation between the late Zara Qairina Mahathir, 13, and her mother, Noraidah Lamat, 45, has gone viral on social media.

Legal experts are urging parents to take immediate action themselves, using existing laws to protect their children before harm escalates. Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

articipants of the 'Undur Azam Baki' rally marched from the shopping mall to Dataran Merdeka on May 25, 2025.

Student dies after self-immolation over ignored sexual harassment complaint. - Photo Agency