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The police investigating the death of 13-year-old Zara Qairina Mahathir requested an autopsy from her mother, Noraidah Lamat, at the hospital on July 17th. However, Noraidah declined, wanting to expedite the burial due to her daughter's suffering. Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail acknowledged a procedural lapse by the police, who should have insisted on the autopsy. Despite this, Noraidah signed a waiver witnessed by her sister-in-law, legally documenting her decision. While the police respected her wishes, Saifuddin stated they would face internal action for not adhering to the Criminal Procedure Code. He emphasized that Noraidah's signed waiver doesn't imply guilt.
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