Paul Yong's refusal to take leave smacks of disrespect, says Perak Umno


IPOH: Perak executive council member Paul Yong's refusal to take the Mentri Besar's advice to go on leave shows his disrespect for the chief executive of the state, claims Perak Umno chairman Datuk Saarani Mohamed.

Saarani said he was shocked that Yong, who was charged with rape, openly rejected Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu's advice.

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