
The public must respect any ongoing judicial processes, including the inquest into the death of Zara Qairina Mahathir.
The call was made by Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar following reports of death threats and negative comments on social media against Dr Jessie Hiu, a pathologist from the forensic department of Queen Elizabeth Hospital 1, who has been testifying in the inquest in the past week.
He said the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC) will not tolerate any threats or comments that could intimidate witnesses, Bernama reported.
“We will not hesitate to take stern action against any party who interferes with the judicial process, including the intimidation of witnesses or the making of threats.
“The AGC also views gravely the actions taken against the witness…