CJ issues rules for remand

PUTRAJAYA: All suspects must have lawyers present in court during remand proceedings from Wednesday onwards, following a practice direction by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat.

The practice direction – a circular for judges and lawyers to abide by – also noted that investigating officers must ensure suspects have appointed lawyers.

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