RCI on judiciary: Gov't aims to strike out ex-CM's 'frivolous' suit

Published: Jun 7, 2019 2:36 AM | Updated: Jun 7, 2019 4:15 AM

Putrajaya is seeking to strike out former Sabah chief minister Yong Teck Lee's originating summons to challenge the constitutionality of the proposed Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) into the judiciary, a high-ranking government source revealed.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, the source said the necessary papers would be filed with the court soon.

"Yong's suit (filed in Sabah on April 29) is frivolous," the source told Malaysiakini...

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