Missing Pamela Ling wins court nod to contest MACC arrest, travel ban

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19 May 2025 • 12:09 PM MYT
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By: Kenneth Tee, Malay Mail

Kuala Lumpur: The High Court today granted leave for Datin Seri Pamela Ling Yueh to proceed with her judicial review challenging her arrest and a travel ban imposed by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and the Immigration Director-General.

High Court Judge Datuk Amarjeet Singh Serjit Singh granted Ling's application, following a leave hearing today.

He then set case management for June 3.

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More to come.