Bersatu today filed an originating summons in the High Court in Kuala Lumpur seeking a declaration that the Registrar of Societies (ROS) should act within the law in dealing with complaints brought against the Umno splinter party.

In an affidavit in support of the application, party secretary-general Shahruddin Md Salleh claimed that the ROS had failed or neglected its duty and responsibility, as enshrined in the Societies Act 1966.

"ROS has constantly issued statements to the public instead of issuing an official notice to us. Their action has violated the Societies Act," he said...