Think tank urges Dr M to intervene, get rape-accused Paul Yong to resume leave


PETALING JAYA: The Centre for A Better Tomorrow (Cenbet) has called on Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and other senior government leaders to intervene and get Perak executive council member Paul Yong Choo Kiong (pic) to continue his leave of absence as his rape trial is still ongoing.

Cenbet vice-president Datuk Simon Lim Seng Chai said they were shocked to learn that Yong had resumed duties as Perak state executive councillor.

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