The case centred on allegations linking the Kedah menteri besar to the theft of rare earth elements and misuse of federal funds for road maintenance projects.
Home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has been ordered to pay Kedah menteri besar Sanusi Nor RM670,000 in damages and legal costs over the defamation lawsuit by the latter. PETALING JAYA: The Alor Setar High Court has ruled that home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail is liable for defaming Kedah menteri besar Sanusi Nor in 2023.
I will also apply for a stay of execution of the decision pending the outcome of the appeal,” he said. The minister added that he respected the rule of law and believed the judicial system would give him a fair opportunity to present his arguments and defend the truth. Saifuddin stressed that his past remarks were made out of responsibility to highlight matters of public interest, and he reaffirmed his commitment to openness, integrity, and accountability as key principles of democracy.
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