A cleaner is seen at the court in Kuantan which, like others across the country, has been closed in compliance with the movement control order, forcing hearings to be held online.
His comments followed a statement by the Chief Registrar’s Office last Friday that lawyers can apply to the Federal Court and Court of Appeal for online hearings as the MCO has been extended to May 12. Gunalseelan, who followed the proceedings, said it was obvious that the lawyers for disputing parties were operating from their offices.
Under the MCO, trials at courts across the country that require the physical attendance of parties have been suspended.
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