Paul Yong takes leave from Perak exco duties to concentrate on rape trial


IPOH: Paul Yong Choo Kiong (pic) has decided to take a leave of absence from his official duties as a Perak executive council member.

In a statement issued Sunday (Aug 25), Yong said he would concentrate on his rape trial in his bid to clear his name and established his innocence.

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