ISU ROHAIZAT: KENYATAAN MAJLIS PEGUAM

KENYATAAN MAJLIS PEGUAM

Press Release: Clarification regarding Rohaizat Othman
Contributed by George Varughese
Tuesday, 18 August 2009 01:34pm

In response to inquiries from the media, we wish to clarify Rohaizat Othman's status as an advocate and solicitor.

The Advocates and Solicitors Disciplinary Board struck Rohaizat Othman off the Roll of Advocates and Solicitors on 7 March 2008 after he was found guilty of misconduct. The Disciplinary Board's decision arose from an investigation into the complaint lodged against Rohaizat Othman by the purchaser of a piece of real property. According to the complaint, Rohaizat Othman failed to refund almost RM 161,000 to the complainant after the transaction was aborted.

Rohaizat Othman appealed against the decision of the Disciplinary Board to the High Court, and the appeal was dismissed on 12 August 2009. He is therefore legally disqualified from practising as an advocate and solicitor.

The finding of misconduct is personal to Rohaizat Othman, as the Disciplinary Board would not hold a lawyer liable for the actions of his/her law partner(s).

George Varughese

SecretaryMalaysian Bar

18 August 2009

http://www.malaysianbar.org.my/press_statements/press_release_clarification_regarding_rohaizat_othman.html

Dan respon Rohaizat:

"Alasan mereka membuat komen seperti itu menunjukkan mereka gagal secara moral untuk memberi saingan dalam pertandingan pada 25 Ogos ini."

http://www.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2009&dt=0818&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Terkini&pg=bt_45.htm