Shahrir settles civil suit with Latheefa, 2 others
He will also file an application for leave to discontinue the suit against the first defendant, ex-AG Tommy Thomas.
Former Johor Bahru MP Shahrir Samad has reached a civil settlement with Latheefa Koya, the former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief, as well as MACC and the government. Shahrir's counsel informed High Court judge Gan Techiong of the resolution, stating that Shahrir will file an application to discontinue the suit against former attorney-general Tommy Thomas.
The settlement is amicable, with no option to restart the case and no order concerning costs. Shahrir alleged malicious prosecution in his December 2023 suit, which stemmed from a RM1 million cheque received from former prime minister Najib Razak for the Puri Langkasuka housing project's rehabilitation. Shahrir was acquitted by the High Court on January 5, 2023, after the prosecution dropped the case.
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