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Parts of a woman’s body, believed to have been dismembered, were discovered at a rubbish disposal site in Indah Permai here this morning.

Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail - Bernama photo

Siti Hajar Aflah Sharuddin, 39, pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Khairatul Animah Jelani.

Security personnel stood guard outside the Kota Kinabalu Court Complex as five underage teenage girls were scheduled to be charged at the Children’s Court this morning in connection with the bullying case of student Zara Qairina Mahathir. Photo by Bernama

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

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

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek meets the media during the handover of learning aid to registered private autistic schools at Sekolah Sinar Harapan, Bukit Mertajam on Aug 7, 2025. (BERNAMA PHOTO)

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