Former Port Klang Authority (PKA) chairperson Lee Hwa Beng was cautioned by the High Court in Shah Alam today not to say anything about the PKA suit against its former general manager OC Phang while he is under oath as a witness.

The caution was issued after Phang's lawyer, Mathew Thomas Philip, raised Judicial Commissioner M Gunalan's attention to Lee's comment, in a report carried by Malaysiakini, that he was glad the case had seen the light of day.

“Lee is not the representative of the plaintiff but is a witness in the trial. We found that he has been making a statement regarding the case, which was carried on the Internet and I think it went viral.

“I think this is not appropriate. This happened yesterday when he was slated to take the stand,” Philip told the court.

However, Lee only took the stand in court today.

Gunalan then cautioned Lee, who went on to ask the judge whether he could post comments on Twitter, as he is active on the micro-blogging site.

To this, Gunalan reminded him that he is under oath and therefore refrained from making any statements to the press or posting anything related to the matter on the Internet.

Philip then said that his client reserves her right to take appropriate action, while PKA’s lead counsel Lim Chee Wee said he would advise his client.

Besides Philip, Phang was also represented by Lavinia Kumaraendran and Mavinthra Jothy.

PKA is suing Phang for breach of her fiduciary duty and is seeking damages.

Last month, the prosecution dropped its case against Phang, who was facing charges for criminal breach of trust, resulting in the Sessions Court in Shah Alam giving her an acquittal.