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Former Sungai Ujong leader and five others lose contempt case bid
A former Undang Luak of Sungai Ujong and five others have failed to halt contempt proceedings against them in Malaysia's highest court. The group sought to stop the legal action but were unsuccessful in their attempt.
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PUTRAJAYA — Datuk Mubarak Thahak, the former Undang Luak of Sungai Ujong, and five others have been unsuccessful in their attempt to halt contempt of court proceedings, according to court proceedings held today. The group had sought to prevent the continuation of the legal action against them through an application to the Federal Court. Their bid was dismissed, allowing the contempt case to proceed. The nature of the alleged contempt and the identities of the other five individuals involved in the proceedings were not immediately specified. Contempt of court charges typically relate to actions or statements deemed to undermine the authority or dignity of judicial proceedings.