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P must prove an
interest in the issues
raised in the
proceeding.
Government of
Malaysia v Lim Kit
Siang [1988] 2 MLJ 12 2. Where the private P relies on
RULES - There are 2 an interest in the enforcement
A right to bring a DEFINITION of a public right & not of a
FUNDAMENTAL
claim to court. private right, standing will be
RULES stated in this
case denied unless the AG consents
defined locus standi : or the P can demonstrate some
the right of a party to
Abdul Hamid CJ Government LOCUS special interest beyond that
appear and be heard of Malaysia v possessed by the public
by a tribunal. Lim Kit Siang STANDI generally.
[1988] 2 MLJ 12