This follows the Kuala Lumpur High Court's dismissal this morning of Ambiga's application for leave (permission) to initiate a judicial review proceeding over the order.
The decision was made by High Court (Appellate and Special Powers division) Justice Rohana Yusuf.
She did not order costs.
Ambiga, as chairperson of the Bersih 2.0 coalition for clean and fair elections, had been actively promoting electoral reform when she was denied entry to Sarawak on April 15 to monitor the state polls.
The denial of entry accorded to Ambiga was issued by the Sarawak Immigration director.
On May 26, she sought an order to compel the Sarawak Immigration Department, Chief Minister Abdul Taib Mahmud and another to allow her into Sarawak.
Ambiga, when contacted, expressed disappointment over the decision as this is merely a leave application and the threshhold for leave is so low.
“It is a missed opportunity for the court to consider the serious issue of abuse of power by the Sarawak state government in barring West Malaysians from entry without a reason given or any basis.
“I believe it was stated I should file in Sarawak. How do I do that effectively since I am barred and my counsel of choice will not be able to appear there?” she asked.
[More to follow]
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