They said Noraidah Lamat never made any statement linking Zara’s death to any high-profile individual or VVIP, dismissing such speculation as baseless and untrue.

They also dismissed claims on social media that Zara had shouted “you’re a murderer” at another student on the day of the incident, and that three students from SMKA Tun Datu Mustapha Limauan were transferred following her death.

The lawyers said Noraidah had no knowledge of such events.

“These claims only came to her attention after they went viral online,” they said in a statement.

They warned that the spread of misinformation could interfere with the ongoing police investigation and cause unnecessary distress to the family and others affected by the case.

They also called on anyone with information that could assist the police with their investigation to come forward, while reminding the public to refrain from making unverified statements.

Zara, a Form 1 student, was found unconscious at 4am on July 16 after allegedly falling from the third floor of her hostel. She died the following day at Queen Elizabeth I Hospital in Kota Kinabalu.