No law preventing Guan Eng from being sworn in


KUALA LUMPUR: There are no legal impediments for Lim Guan Eng to be sworn in as Finance Minister, said Bar Council president George Varughese.

Pending the determination of a case by the court, he said all accused persons must enjoy the presumption of innocence and not be treated as though they are guilty of a criminal offence.

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