In a statement, the AGC said it was reviewing the contents of Shafie’s speech at an event in Kinabatangan last Saturday, adding that it would not hesitate to take action under the law once the review is complete.

“(This) includes initiating contempt of court proceedings,” it said.

It said such statements had the potential to create inaccurate public perceptions and disrupt the conduct of ongoing court proceedings.

The AGC also reminded the public not to engage in action that could cause confusion or interfere with the court proceedings.

Shafie had reportedly questioned the length of time taken for the inquest.

In a video, he is heard saying: “The girl has died. She was not bullied, it was a murder. How many times has Bukit Aman questioned the witnesses? They have questioned the same people.”

Lawyer Ram Singh, who represents student A, a child witness in the inquest, said yesterday that Shafie should have known his remarks on the evidence, as well as on who had testified or had yet to testify, interfered with the judicial process.

Ram also said Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar had issued a clear reminder that stern action would be taken against those who attempt to interfere in the inquest proceedings.

Zara, 13, died in hospital on July 17, a day after she was found unconscious at 4am in a drain near her school.

On Aug 13, the AGC ordered that an inquest be held after reviewing the investigation report submitted by the police.