Anwar’s bid to first hear key issues in Yusoff’s suit succeeds
Judge says preliminary questions on former aide's presence at Anwar Ibrahim’s residence in 2018 could potentially dispose of the suit.
In a recent civil suit, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim successfully argued for determining five preliminary issues before proceeding to the trial involving his former research assistant, Yusoff Rawther. The issues focused on Yusoff's movement and presence at Anwar's residence on the day of the alleged assault in October 2018. Raja Ahmad Mohzanuddin Shah ruled that Yusoff must be present at the residence during this time for the alleged incident to have occurred.
If Anwar is successful in these preliminary issues, the entire suit could be dismissed. However, if the court sides with Yusoff, the case would proceed to trial, focusing solely on the alleged assault and/or trespass. The judge decided that determining these issues beforehand would save time and costs, regardless of the outcome.
The trial will be conducted remotely via Zoom and be open to the public. Yusoff, an MP grandson of the late Penang consumer advocate, is seeking damages for general, special, aggravated, and exemplary harm.
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