PUTRAJAYA: It is the public that wants a royal commission of inquiry (RCI) into the allegations of judicial misconduct, says Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. The prime minister said there were many different opinions on the matter, but it was largely the public who wanted an RCI. Gopal Sri Ram said that it was inappropriate for an RCI to probe the allegations, as this would be against the doctrine of separation of powers. When asked if an RCI was the best avenue to probe the allegations, Dr Mahathir said what he thought was not important. Former Sabah chief minister Yong Teck Lee has filed an action to stop the government from setting up the RCI.

Source: The Star June 05, 2019 07:41 UTC