A-G Apandi to journalists: Sue politicians who go back on their word


Apandi delivering his speech at the luncheon

KUALA LUMPUR: Journalists have a right to sue politicians or ministers who go back on their word after their statements have been reported.

Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali said journalists should do so ‘once in while’ to teach such politicians or ministers a lesson.

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