SNAPSHOT | Amanah gives free legal help to those slapped with LOD from Asyraf; MAS pilot drug screening done

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.