Former spy chief's suit against MACC dismissed


KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here has dismissed a lawsuit filed by ex-spy boss Datuk Hasanah Abdul Hamid (pic) against the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for allegedly disallowing her to consult her lawyer while she was in remand.

In his decision, High Court judge Justice Nordin Hassan said Sections 28A(8) and (9) of the Criminal Procedure Code, which touched on the rights of an arrested person, did not infringe Article 5(3) and Article 8 of the Federal Constitution.

Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.

nation , court , Hasanah Abdul Hamid , MACC

   

Next In Nation

Sarawak to finalise MASwings acquisition by December, says Abang Jo
Dr Wee in Cambodia for Global Chinese Economic and Technology Conference
DBKL enforcement on signboards contrary to country's diversity, says Tiong
Fahmi denies PKR disciplinary board deciding Hassan Karim's fate today
Malaysian ambassador honoured with vibrant tuk-tuk send-off in Thailand
Anwar arrives in Seoul for three-day official visit to South Korea
No room for slackers in civil service, says govt chief sec
2TM programme draws over 343,000 visitors, exceeding target
Ahmad Nawab was an artistic gem, says Anwar
Cops nab 17 for brawling near Bayan Lepas apartment

Others Also Read