The decision by Sarawak-based High Court Judge Judicial Commissioner Leonard David Shim effectively puts an end to any attempt to stop the Sept 26th Sabah elections. The court found that the decision of the Governor was non-justiciable, ” he told reporters on Friday (Aug 21) morning. Soh said that the court was careful in delivering its grounds that the first and second respondents had acted within their constitutional powers and limits. Meanwhile, Tengku Fuad Ahmad, who represented the group of 33 assemblymen led by Musa, said the matter would be taken to the Court of Appeals. “Because we disagree with the word advice and request.”He said he already filed a notice of appeal to the Appellate Court as soon as the decision was delivered by the High Court.

Source: The Star August 21, 2020 02:29 UTC