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KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has decided to sue Lalitha Kunaratnam for RM10 million in damages despite declaring the commission’s unwavering commitment to protecting whistle-blowers under the law.
According to a press statement made by Azam’s lawyer Megat Abdul Munir today, the firm filed a claim for defamation at the Kuala Lumpur High Court today over articles written by Lalitha which were published on the Independent News Service on October 26 and December 15 last year.
According to the statement of claim filed today, among other things, Azam seeks an injunction against Lalitha, her agents and family from making any defamatory statements against him.
Furthermore, within three days from the date of judgement, Azam demands Lalitha retract and delete any statements which are injurious to his reputation in addition to making a public apology. – The Vibes, January 12, 2022
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