Lawyers accompanying witnesses to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) can be issued a notice and have their statements recorded by the authorities, the Federal Court ruled today.

In an unanimous decision, a five-member bench led by Chief Justice of Malaya Ahmad Ma'arop overturned the decision by the High Court, which was also affirmed by the Court of Appeal.

Federal Court judge Justice Abu Samah Nordin, who wrote the judgment, said in the process of a criminal investigation, one cannot apply for judicial review...