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Kota Kinabalu: The Malaysian People’s Power Movement (G57) urged caution over public statements on the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir, warning that early speculations could mar the official investigation.

“Any public statement about the cause of death must be based on official findings to protect the transparency and integrity of the process,” said its Chairman Datuk Zulkarnain Mahdar.

He noted concerns over the use of the word “jumped” in media briefings before inquiries were concluded.

He stressed that a post-mortem is a standard police procedure in sudden or suspicious deaths, and that under Sections 329 and 330 of the Criminal Procedure Code, magistrates or police can order one regardless of family consent.

“Reports indicate that Zara’s mother had declined an autopsy, saying she had signed a hospital form as part of administrative protocol, but the decision still lies with the authorities under the law,” he said

He expressed appreciation to the Sabah government for holding tahlil and prayer gatherings across the State on Thursday night, calling for national solidarity “until the truth is known and justice is done”.