Muda won't appeal ROS rejection, says minister's claims will strengthen court case

The Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) will not appeal against the Registrar of Societies' (ROS) rejection of its application to be registered as a formal political party.

When contacted, Muda pro-tem committee member Lim Wei Jiet said the decision was made based on alleged statements by Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin, implying the outcome of any appeal against the Jan 6 rejection.

"The reason (to not appeal) was because the minister has already prejudged the issue (application), so there was no point for us to exhaust that (appeal) procedure...