With several teenagers scheduled to be charged with allegedly bullying Zara Qairina Mahathir, Suhakam urged the public and media to let justice take its course in accordance with the rule of law, while respecting minors’ rights.

While stressing that bullying is not acceptable, the Office of the Children’s Commissioner (OCC) mentioned the suspected teenagers are entitled to full protection under the Child Act 2001 (Act 611), which includes trauma-informed support, legal representation and fair treatment.