Accra:The Coroner's Court has scheduled January 15 next year to announce its verdict on the inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir. This decision was made by Coroner Amir Shah Amri Hassan after consultations with all parties involved in the inquest.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the parties have been given until December 15 to submit their written arguments, with January 8, 2027, set for the clarification of these submissions. The verdict will be delivered in Bahasa Melayu.

Coroner Amir Shah has urged the parties to address key points in their submissions, including any contradictions or inconsistencies in the testimonies, especially those involving child witnesses. He has also requested an overview of the site visit conducted at the school, as well as insights into the environment, investigation process, and inquest proceedings. Additionally, he invited suggestions for system or process improvements by the relevant authorities.

After 96 days of proceedings, the Coroner's Court concluded hearing testimonies from 83 witnesses, including experts, children, teachers, and family members. The inquest, which began on September 13 last year, featured Dr. Jessie Hiu, a forensic pathologist from Queen Elizabeth Hospital, as the first witness, and Inspector Wong Yew Zhung as the final witness on October 14.

The Attorney General's Chambers announced the inquest on August 13, 2025, after reviewing the police investigation report. Prior to this, on August 8, 2025, the AGC had stated that Zara Qairina's remains would be exhumed for a post-mortem examination, which was completed on August 9, 2025, at Tanjung Ubi Muslim Cemetery.

Zara Qairina passed away at Queen Elizabeth Hospital on July 17, 2025, a day after being found unconscious near a drain at her school hostel.