By Olivia Miwil
KOTA KINABALU: The coroner's court today observed a moment of silence in memory of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir, marking one year since the 13-year-old's death.
Coroner Amir Shah Amir Hassan invited everyone in the courtroom to stand for a minute before proceedings resumed on the 83rd day of the inquest into Zara Qairina's death.
"Today, July 17, 2026, marks exactly one year since the demise of Zara Qairina Mahathir.
"On humanitarian grounds and as a mark of solemn respect, the court directs all present in the courtroom to stand and observe a minute of silence before we continue with the testimony of the 75th witness.
"During this moment, Muslims are invited to recite Surah Al-Fatihah and pray for the eternal peace of the deceased, while non-Muslims may reflect or pray according to their respective faiths," Amir said.
Zara, 13, was found unconscious on the ground floor of the hostel at SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha on July 16 last year. She died the following day while receiving treatment at Queen Elizabeth I Hospital.
The inquest, which began in September last year, is continuing to determine the circumstances surrounding her death.
Proceedings later resumed with consultant psychiatrist Dr Wong Haw Huo, the 75th witness, continuing his testimony.
Amir had previously fixed Oct 23 as the final day of the inquest.
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