Lawyer sues legal firm, senior partner for alleged sexual harassment

Hidir Reduan Abdul RashidPublished: Nov 24, 2021 7:17 AM | Updated: Nov 25, 2021 3:53 AM

A 27-year-old lawyer is suing a Kuala Lumpur-based law firm and its senior partner over alleged sexual harassment she endured since chambering.

The plaintiff filed the writ of summons with the Kuala Lumpur High Court on Oct 28. She named the 44-year-old lawyer and law firm as the first and second defendants.

According to a copy of the lawsuit sighted by Malaysiakini, she claimed to...

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