Did the G100 acknowledge their error in listing the lawyer?

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The G100 Acknowledged the Error in Listing NorJehan Abu Bakar

The G100 group confirmed that NorJehan Abu Bakar was not affiliated with their February 21 letter shortly after she raised objections to her inclusion on Facebook. The group issued an apology for the mistake and stated that a correction would be made promptly.
NorJehan Abu Bakar's Objection

NorJehan Abu Bakar, a lawyer based in Pahang, expressed her surprise and disapproval on Facebook upon discovering her name listed as part of the G100. She stated that she had declined an invitation to join the group and had not been consulted or engaged in their effort to censure Malaysian Bar president Christopher Leong. Abu Bakar clarified that her advocacy primarily focuses on environmental issues and that she resented the use of her name in the letter.
G100's Response and Apology

Following NorJehan Abu Bakar's public complaint, the G100 acknowledged that she was not associated with their letter dated February 21. In a statement, the group said, "We apologise for the mistake, and shall make the necessary correction forthwith." This admission came after Abu Bakar's firm statement that she had not consented to being part of the group's action.
Context of the G100 Letter

The G100's letter, titled "Censuring Christopher Leong of the Bar Council for bringing the judiciary into contempt — 100 Practising Lawyers," criticised Christopher Leong for his remarks on the sodomy prosecution of Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Leong had highlighted "glaring anomalies" in the prosecution, suggesting it fuelled perceptions of political persecution. The G100 demanded an apology and retraction from Leong, threatening to push for his resignation if he failed to comply.

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