The Federal Court has deferred delivery of its decision on whether or not to remit Dr D Jeyakumar's case to the Kuala Lumpur High Court, in relation to how the Perak Development Department is channeling public funds to the Sungai Siput parliamentary seat which he holds.
Court of Appeal president Justice Md Raus Sharif, who is leading a five-member bench, said the court recognises that this is the first case of its kind in Malaysia and, as such, it needs time to arrive at a decision.
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