Federal Court: Penang has no power to set up Voluntary Patrol Units

A file picture of Penang Voluntary Patrol Unit (PPS) members taking part in the Merdeka parade in Penang on Aug 31, 2014. – THE STAR/Lim Beng Tatt

PUTRAJAYA (Bernama): The law does not grant the Penang state government power to set up Voluntary Patrol Units (PPS), ruled the Federal Court on Tuesday (May 14).

Chief Judge of Malaya Tan Sri Zaharah Ibrahim, in her judgment, said PPS could not be constituted under the Local Government Act as there was no provision providing for its formation.