A citizens' victory ... (1)

SHAH ALAM: In a landmark ruling, the High Court yesterday held that local authorities must hear views of affected residents before a development order is issued. Judge Datuk Alizatul Khair Osman Khairuddin held that meetings to hear residents' opinions cannot be treated as a formality but instead, should be viewed as a genuine platform for people to voice their opinions.

Full report in TheSun.

This decision is an indictment on local councils, writes Citizen Nades.