Perak MB: I will take over Paul Yong's duties for the time being


IPOH: Perak Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu (pic) will take over the portfolios of executive council member Paul Yong Choo Kiong, who has been charged with rape, while he goes on leave from his official duties.

Ahmad Faizal said he agreed with the move by Yong to go on leave to focus on his trial.

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