Kuala lumpur: 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.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Minister Fadhlina Sidek emphasized the importance of allowing the police to conduct their investigation professionally and transparently. "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.

The minister further stated that the MOE, through the Sabah State Education Department (JPN), has always given full cooperation to the investigation process. The ministry is committed to ensuring 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.