The notice of appeal was filed yesterday itself, according to their lawyer Christopher Leong. "We have filed an appeal yesterday against the High Court decision because it is a matter of utmost public importance and interests," he said. Leong appeared with Datuk Dr Gurdial Singh Nijar on behalf of the applicants. Yesterday, Justice Datuk Ahmad Kamal Shahid dismissed the challenge brought by Pulai member of Parliament Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayob, Sungai Petani MP, Datuk Johari Abdul and Perak opposition leader and Tebing Tinggi assemblyman Dr Abdul Aziz Bari. The three questioned the validity of Sections 11, 14 and 15 of the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance 2021, and sought a declaration that they were unconstitutional.