Kg Papan Developer Link Psm Calls Lip Eng S Legal Threat Silencing Attempt

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PSM has criticised Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng for threatening legal action against those questioning his law firm’s links to the developer of Kampung Papan in Pandamaran, Klang, calling it an attempt to silence critics.
Party deputy chairperson S Arutchelvan said his initial remarks merely urged DAP to clarify whether there was a conflict of interest in Lim representing the developer, Melati Ehsan Holdings Berhad.
This is as another DAP lawmaker, Pandamaran assemblyperson Tony Leong, was opposing the same developer over the eviction of Kampung Papan residents.
Arutchelvan said that this clarification must come from the DAP leadership, and not from Lim, who is linked to the issue.
"In his statement, Lim emphasised that his client ‘lawfully obtained the requisite eviction orders from the High Court of Shah Alam’ and is ‘under no legal obligation to make any land surrender.’
“While this may be technically true, what the MP failed to mention is that there is an ongoing appeal in the Court of Appeal, as well as a stay of eviction protecting the affected families.
“It is deeply concerning that the Kepong MP and lawyer has now resorted to subtle threats, warning against ‘defamatory statements and unfounded allegations.’
"I can only interpret this as an attempt to silence public discussion on this important issue," he added in a statement today.
Malaysiakini has contacted Lim for a response.
Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng‘No conflict of interest’
Yesterday, Lim insisted that there was no professional misconduct or conflict of interest regarding his legal firm’s representation of Melati Ehsan amid the ongoing controversy over the eviction.
“Any implication of professional misconduct or conflict of interest is not only unfounded but also demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of legal professional ethics.
“The terms discussed in our dialogue constitute a conventional legal framework for settlement negotiations, wherein the withdrawal of outstanding appeals represents a standard and necessary precondition for achieving comprehensive resolution in prolonged legal matters,” Lim had said.
He also warned that those making “defamatory statements and unfounded allegations” could face legal action.
Lim explained that his firm, Stella, Lim & Co, acts as one of the solicitors for Melati Ehsan in connection with the company’s housing project.
He said that after Melati Ehsan obtained an eviction order through another appointed law firm, it subsequently instructed his firm to engage in constructive dialogue with the Selangor government regarding its voluntary land surrender proposal, which involves both the state’s affordable housing programme and the relocation of affected places of worship. - Mkini

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