KOTA KINABALU, Sept. 13 -- The legal team representing the mother of Zara Qairina Mahathir has urged that all parties should be cautious when criticising and commenting on social media during the ongoing inquest.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the lawyers said public remarks risk undermining the judicial process and could create issues of sub judice.

The team, comprising Rizwandean M Borhan, Shahlan Jufri, Mohd Syarulnizam Mohd Mohd Salleh, Mohd Luqman Syazwan Zabidi, Farrah Nasser and Elhanan James, said six witnesses have testified so far and that proceedings were progressing satisfactorily.

They thanked the public for their support through the Justice For Zara solidarity gatherings and donations which helped cover the cost of ex...