Sivarraajh has right to be in Parliament, says opposition leader

Published on 6 Dec 2018 8:27:16 PM

MIC vice-president Datuk C. Sivarraajh has the right to remain seated in the Dewan Rakyat because he still has 14 days to appeal against a recent Election Court’s decision, says opposition leader Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

The court had nullified Sivarraajh's victory in the Cameron Highlands seat as it had been found "beyond a reasonable doubt" that he had given bribes to get votes.

Earlier on Thursday, Barisan Nasional MPs staged a mini-walkout just 10 minutes before lunch time at about 12.50pm after the Dewan Rakyat Speaker did not allow Sivarraajh to be in the House.

Read more at: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2018/12/06/zahid-cameron-mp-has-right-to-be-in-parliament-subject-to-election-court-appeal/