The Malaysian Bar has criticised the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission for summoning the lawyer representing businessman Albert Tei, saying the move breaches legal professional privilege and threatens the rule of law.
Bar president Ezri Abdul Wahab said the Bar condemns MACC’s action in the “strongest terms”.
He said it contradicts Section 46 of the MACC Act 2009, which prohibits enforcement agencies from compelling privileged lawyer-client communications without first obtaining a High Court order.
Ezri said the Bar stands ready to support or initiate appropriate legal action to uphold the rule of law, safeguard the integrity of legal representation, and defend the fundamental right to confidential legal advice.
“This is a serious encroachment on legal professional…