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Stop Spreading Fake News About Zara Qairina

Aug 07, 2025

So far, 10 police reports have been lodged over the sharing of misinformation about the death of 13-year-old religious school student Zara Qairina.  

The Education Ministry says it includes reports filed by teachers, and the parents of other students whose identities were posted online.  

Its minister said the spread of such misinformation could cause public anger and expose students and teachers to possible harm.  

MCMC reminded that the sharing of fake news can lead to jail time and a fine of up to RM500,000.

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The father of 6-year-old A. Tishant has been charged in court with his murder. 

Tishant was initially reported missing in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, and his remains were found several days later after his father was arrested.  

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Three teenagers have been released on police bail, over a social media stunt in which they allegedly gave food scraps to a homeless man.  

The trio are being investigated by police and the MCMC on charges of insulting behaviour, as well as for misusing network facilities.  

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A homestay operator in Johor has issued a public apology and agreed to pay RM70,000 in compensation to Astro Malaysia for streaming its contents illegally to guests.  

It’s the first time that Astro has resolved a piracy case involving a short-term rental business.  

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The Works Ministry says the open toll payment system using automatic number plate recognition technology will be installed along the North-South Expressway starting in October.  

It’s the first step towards implementing the barrierless multi-lane fast flow toll system.  

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