by Theleaders-Online | August 23, 2019 7:15 am
IPOH: Rape accused, Perak state executive council member Paul Yong Choo Kiong said he would continue to carry out his responsibilities as a Perak exco despite being advised to go on leave pending the outcome of his court case.
“Why should I take leave? I did not do anything. I have not been convicted. I am still a state exco and I will serve the people who have given me the mandate,” the Housing, Local Government, Public Transport, Non-Islamic Affairs and New Villages executive council chairman told reporters when met at the courthouse today.
Earlier today at the Sessions Court, Yong pleaded not guilty to raping a 23-year-old Indonesian woman, under Section 376 of the Penal Code which carries up to 20 years imprisonment and whipping upon conviction.
Yesterday, Perak menteri besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu suggested for Yong to take leave from his official responsibilities including attending meetings that involved decision-making pending the outcome of the court case.
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