Death Of Form One Student: MOE Pledges Appropriate Action

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE) has assured that appropriate action will be taken based on the results of the police investigation into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir, a form one student in Papar, Sabah.

At the same time, its Minister Fadhlina Sidek advised all parties not to make any speculations regarding the case which is still under police investigation.

"Give space to the police to carry out their duties professionally, transparently, comprehensively and with integrity. No one will be protected and will not escape legal action," she said in a Facebook post.

She said MOE through the Sabah State Education Department (JPN) has always given full cooperation to the investigation process, besides being committed to ensure the well-being of families, students, teachers and school staff involved.

"This is done through the provision of immediate assistance including psychosocial support in collaboration with the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH). My condolences to all family members. May you be given patience and fortitude to face this difficult test," she said.

Zara Qairina, 13, reportedly died after she was believed to have fallen from the third floor of a dormitory building in the early morning of July 17.

-- BERNAMA