Zara Qairina's Death: Teacher charged with spreading false information to cause public alarm
English teacher, Siti Hajar Aflah Shaharuddin, has been charged with public mischief for spreading false information regarding the death of a Form 1 student, Zara Qairina Mahathir. Here is a detailed overview of the case: 1. Charges and Court Proceedings Siti Hajar, 39, was charged under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code for making a statement likely to cause public alarm or incite offense against public tranquility. She pleaded not guilty at the Sepang Magistrate's Court on 21 August 2025. The court set bail at RM4,000 with one surety and scheduled the next hearing for 4 October 2025 for document submission. 2. Details of the Alleged Offense The accused, a secondary school teacher in Rawang, Selangor, allegedly spread false information via her TikTok account (SHA_Abrienda) on 6 August 2025 at 1:20 PM. The post claimed that Zara Qairina died after being placed in a washing machine, which was later revealed to be fabricated content created for social media engagement. The statement w...