Former law minister Zaid Ibrahim warned the PAS-led Kelantan government could risk getting sued over its latest decision to order all business premises to shutter on the first day of Hari Raya.

“Businesses pay licences (fees) to the state government. Before the state collected the money, did they inform the companies that they were to close on Aidilfitri? If not, they can be sued.

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