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The Edge publisher files court challenge against Home Ministry over suspension
Group CEO of The Edge Media Group, Ho Kay Tat speaking to reporters at The Edge office in Mutiara Damansara, July 24, 2015. u00e2u20acu201d Picture by Kamles Kumar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 — The Edge Media Group filed today an application for a court review of the Home Ministry’s decision to suspend two of its newspapers for three months but have yet to be granted a hearing date.

The company said it was unable to provide a copy of its affidavit for public consumption until the case is heard.

“Given the urgency and public interest, we hope the Court will grant us a date very soon,” it said it a brief statement.

The Edge Media Group said it is represented by the legal firm Raja, Darryl & Loh.

The Home Ministry announced last Friday its decision to suspend the printing permits of The Edge Financial Daily and its weekly sister for three months — which takes effect today — over the reports published by the two newspapers on debt-riddled state investor 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

According to the ministry, The Edge’s reports could affect “public order”. 

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