The Kuala Lumpur High Court today issued an arrest warrant against Pertubuhan Jaringan Melayu Malaysia (JMM) president Azwanddin Hamzah for failing to attend the committal proceeding filed against him by former primary industries minister Teresa Kok.

Kok’s lawyer, Sankara Nair, told the media that the warrant was issued by judge Rohani Ismail during the proceeding, which was held in chambers...