Prosecutorial independence cannot be compromised, Umno tells Jelutong MP


KUALA LUMPUR: Umno has strongly asserted that prosecutorial independence must not be compromised and that political pressure cannot replace proper legal and judicial processes.

The statement on Tuesday (Oct 13), issued by Umno Information Chief Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, comes in response to calls by the Member of Parliament for Jelutong (RSN Rayer) urging the Prime Minister to ensure a specific individual is recharged.

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