Sabah govt looking into calls for state AG's dismissal over 40pc revenue case

Politics
20 May 2024 • 7:48 PM MYT
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By: Ricardo Unto

Kota Kinabalu: The State Government will look into several parties’ calls for the State Attorney-General’s dismissal, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Jeffrey Kitingan

Refusing to elaborate further, he said the matter would be discussed further in the State Cabinet meeting.

“We have taken note of the suggestions from several parties (for the dismissal of the State Attorney-General), and you have to wait for the outcome,” he said after an exclusive preview of the Petronas Kaamatan short film, here, Monday.

“There have indeed been discussions by government leaders and party presidents within the government (regarding this issue) on the morning of May 17.”

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