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Court rejects Baru Bian's bid to dismiss PKR's RM10m lawsuit
The Ba'kelalan state assemblyman's application to strike out the party's legal action has been denied. PKR is pursuing the former Selangau MP over claims related to his departure from the party.
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KUALA LUMPUR — A court has rejected an attempt by Ba'kelalan state assemblyman Baru Bian to have PKR's RM10 million lawsuit against him thrown out, paving the way for the case to proceed to full trial. The former Selangau member of parliament had sought to strike out the legal action filed by his former party, but the application was unsuccessful on Monday. The dismissal means Baru Bian must now defend himself against PKR's claims, which are understood to relate to his exit from the party. The lawsuit represents one of several legal disputes involving senior figures within PKR and their relationship with the party over recent years. The case is expected to move forward in the coming months as both parties prepare their arguments for trial.