Apandi sues Kit Siang for RM10m over 1MDB remarks

Former attorney-general Mohamed Apandi Ali is seeking RM10,000,000 in general damages from Lim Kit Siang over the latter's remarks concerning his role in the 1MDB scandal.

In his statement of claim, Apandi said the DAP veteran's remarks, published in Malaysiakini on May 6, gave the impression that the former AG “aided and abetted” the scandal.

Apart from this, Apandi said Lim's remarks also implied that he was:

• Someone who was involved in criminal activities.
• Someone who is not ethical and immoral.
• Someone who lacked responsibility and other professional ethics to hold the post of AG at the material time.
• Someone who abused or neglected his duties and responsibilities as the AG.
• Someone who practised double standard in the execution of his duties and responsibilities, especially as AG at the material time and as an individual in general. 
• Someone who was incompetent, lacked the knowledge and expertise to hold the position of AG at the material time.

In referring to Lim's statement, which was published as an “MP Speaks” in Malaysiakini under the title “Dangerous fallacy to think Malaysia's on the road to recovery”, Apandi also described the news portal as influential with a huge following.

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