Yusoff Rawther can’t attend prosecution’s appeal on acquittal as passport withheld by UK authorities following asylum application
Muhammad Yusoff Rawther will miss his upcoming appeal hearing in Malaysia because UK authorities are withholding his passport during his asylum application process. His legal counsel intends to proceed with the hearing in his absence.
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BURSA SGX Home Highlight KUALA LUMPUR (June 10): Muhammad Yusoff Rawther will not be attending the prosecution’s appeal against his acquittal at the Court of Appeal that is scheduled to be heard on Monday (June 15).
The article presents the legal situation from the perspective of the defense counsel while maintaining a neutral tone.
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