Penang High Court to deliver party hopping case decision on Oct 6


GEORGE TOWN: The High Court has set Oct 6 for its decision on amending the originating summons (OS) for four Penang assemblymen who are facing the prospect of losing their seats under the state's anti-hopping law.

The four had told the court that the law is in violation of their freedom of speech under Article 10(1) A of the Federal Constitution.

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