KUCHING: The High Court here has ruled that Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh did not defame the state government on the matter of Petronas' settlement of the state sales tax.
Wednesday, 07 Apr 2021 08:22 AM MYT
Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen (second, right) is seen with his father Chong Siew Chiang (centre) and his team after the proceedings yesterday. ― Borneo Post pic
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KUCHING, April 7 ― The “black hole” civil suit case trial continues today with lawyers for the plaintiffs, the Sarawak government and State Financial Authority, continuing their cross-examination of Democratic Action Party (DAP) Sarawak chairman Chong Chieng Jen.
Yesterday’s hearing saw State Legal Counsel Dato Sri JC Fong questioning the Stampin MP on the latter’s basis for saying the recipients of the funds were private companies, crony companies or families.