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Malaysian ex-PM to face judge scandal investigation



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FORMER Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said yesterday he was willing to be investigated and taken to court over alleged dubious appointments of judges while he was in power.
The government on Friday ordered its chief prosecutor to investigate six people, including Mahathir and two top judges, for possible criminal offences relating to a 2001 judicial scandal.

"I welcome any move to investigate me but don't give up halfway and claim that there is no case against me," said Mahathir, 82, in the southern state of Johor. "I want to go all the way to the court."

Mahathir retired in 2003 after 22 years in office.

An inquiry found on Friday a prominent tycoon and a former government minister were involved in a covert campaign to influence judicial appointments seven years ago.







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  • Last Updated: 17 May 2008 8:02 PM
  • Source: Scotland On Sunday
  • Location: Scotland
 
 

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