KUALA LUMPUR: The Sabah Education Department has set up a special task force to provide assistance to staff and students at a secondary school in Papar, Sabah, where a Form One student died last week.

In a statement, the department said the task force was formed to implement crisis and trauma intervention measures, including support for pupils, teachers, and school staff affected by the incident.

The department also stressed that its immediate priority is to safeguard the well-being of Zara Qairina Mahathir's family.

"The department has provided immediate assistance. We have also organised several outreach visits to engage with the family and share updates on the case.