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Amanah Youth offers free legal aid to those facing Asyraf's RM5m Tabung Haji defamation claims

JOHOR BARU: Amanah Youth is offering free legal assistance to individuals served with letters of demand (LODs) by Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki over comments linked to the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH).

Amanah Youth offers free legal aid to those facing Asyraf's RM5m Tabung Haji defamation claims

Amanah Youth is providing free legal aid to individuals facing defamation claims from Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, according to reports. The legal assistance is aimed at those who have received letters of demand (LODs) over comments related to the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on the Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH). Amanah National Youth exco members Fadhli Umar Aminolhuda and Azri Abdullah criticized the issuance of LODs, stating that the matter involved public interest, particularly among Muslims, and should be addressed through clear explanations rather than legal action.

They emphasized that Asyraf, as a former deputy minister and senior politician, should understand the significance of Tabung Haji for the Malay-Muslim community and that the public's questions should be answered responsibly. The allegations against Datuk Dr Ismail Salleh and Abied Abdullah, who are facing a RM5 million defamation suit, were made by Asyraf, accusing them of defamation.

Amanah Youth emphasized that its pro bono offer was intended to assist ordinary people who may not have the financial means to defend themselves in court.

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