Comedy club owners challenge DBKL decision in court


KUALA LUMPUR: The owners of Crackhouse Comedy Club Mohamad Rizal Johan Van Geyzel and Shankar R Santhiram filed a legal action on Thursday (Jan 5) to challenge Kuala Lumpur City Hall's (DBKL) action in revoking its business licence and banning them from starting any business in the city permanently.

Rizal and Shankar filed the judicial review at the High Court here on Nov 24 naming DBKL, Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Mahadi Che Ngah, then Federal Territories deputy minister Datuk Seri Jalaluddin Alias, the then Federal Territories Ministry and the government as respondents.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

NSE diversions to facilitate Yong Peng-Senai route construction, say PLUS
‘Parliament will not be the same without him’ says Abdul Karim of Bung Moktar’s passing
Kedah MP arrested over alleged corruption in state-owned cattle project
Hajiji pays last respects to Bung Moktar
Sabah has lost 'a golden son', says former Chief Justice
Albert Tei rubbishes speculation on Dr M meet-up
Flood numbers drop in Perak, Perlis, up slightly in Selangor
Bung Moktar to be laid to rest at Kg Likas Muslim Cemetery after Friday prayers
Shamsul Iskandar, Albert Tei claim trial to RM64,924 bribery charges
Anwar conveys condolences to Bung Moktar’s family

Others Also Read