Perak MB to meet Yong over refusal to go on leave
IPOH: Perak menteri besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu says he will meet state exco Paul Yong following the latter’s refusal to go on leave after being charged with the alleged rape of his Indonesian domestic worker.
“I have yet to meet him. I will discuss with him when I get the opportunity as the state administration must take priority.
“God willing, we will resolve whatever problems,” he was quoted as saying by Bernama.
He was asked to respond to Yong’s refusal to go on leave despite Faizal’s advice.
Yesterday, Yong was charged at the Sessions Court for allegedly raping his Indonesian maid.
The maid lodged a police report against Yong on July 8. The Tronoh state assemblyman has denied the rape allegation.
“I, hereby, unequivocally and categorically deny the allegation. I reiterate that I have never raped or sexually assaulted her,” he told the court.
Yong presented himself at the Jelapang police station on July 9 to facilitate investigation and was briefly detained by the police. He was subsequently released on police bail.
Yong has continued to clock into his office as the Perak exco in charge of housing, local government, public transport, non-Muslims affairs and new villages despite the allegation and his subsequent charge yesterday.
Bernama
