Five students given verbal warnings for abusive language toward Zara, court told


KOTA KINABALU: The Coroner's Court here was told today that the five students who were the last to meet Zara Qairina Mahathir, and who allegedly uttered abusive words towards her, were only given verbal warnings by the school and referred to the Guidance and Counselling Teachers.

Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama (SMKA) Tun Datu Mustapha Disciplinary Unit secretary, Muliati Alihuddin, 42, said that the five students were not issued penalty points, as Zara Qairina's death remains under police investigation and was the subject of ongoing court proceedings.

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