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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim Warns Against Politicizing Student Death

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned against turning the tragic death of a student, Zara Qairina, into a political instrument for deception and incitement. Anwar stressed that using someone's death for lies and incitement is unacceptable, citing the example of a TikTok user claiming to be a pathologist who provided false information about Zara Qairina's post-mortem examination, which misled millions of people. Anwar emphasized the need for transparency in the investigation and acknowledged the possibility of shortcomings in handling the case, including delays. He also highlighted the importance of eradicating the culture of bullying, which constitutes psychological and physical abuse with severe repercussions for society.

Key Takeaways:

  • Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned against politicizing the death of student Zara Qairina, saying it is unacceptable to use someone's death for lies and incitement.
  • Anwar cited the example of a TikTok user claiming to be a pathologist who provided false information about Zara Qairina's post-mortem examination, which misled millions of people.
  • Anwar stressed the need for transparency in the investigation into Zara Qairina's death, acknowledging possibilities of shortcomings, including delays.
  • The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of eradicating the culture of bullying, which constitutes psychological and physical abuse with severe repercussions for society.
  • Zara Qairina's case is one of several bullying-related deaths in Malaysia, including those of Faris Wan Ahmad Faris Wan Abdul Rahman and others.
  • Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has said that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, together with the police, is determining the identity of a TikTok user who claimed to be a surgeon involved in Zara Qairina's case.

Statistics:

  • The death of Zara Qairina followed a case of bullying.
  • At least three student deaths have been reported as bullying-related in Malaysia.
  • The investigation into Zara Qairina's death has faced delays and potential shortcomings.
  • The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has partnered with the police to identify the TikTok user who claimed to be a surgeon involved in Zara Qairina's case.
  • Zara Qairina was a Form One student who died at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Kota Kinabalu on July 17.

Sources:

BERNAMA News Agency (18 Aug 2025)

BERNAMA News Agency (18 Aug 2025, mentioning Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil)

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