Defamation Suit Over Klang River Cleanup Project Resolved
Settlement Reached between Parties
A defamation suit filed by Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari against Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor over the Klang River cleanup project has been resolved. The settlement was reached after Muhammad Sanusi issued an apology to Amirudin in the High Court today.
Apology Delivered in Court
Muhammad Sanusi delivered the apology before Judge Rozi Bainon, who then recorded the parties’ consent judgment. However, the court did not permit the apology to be made public.
Settlement Terms
Earlier, Amirudin’s lawyer Mohd Haijan Omar informed the court that the parties had reached a settlement based on four agreed terms, including a requirement for Muhammad Sanusi to issue a public apology.
"The defendant undertakes not to publish, assist in republishing, or cause the publication of the statements pleaded in paragraph four of the statement of claim, or any similar remarks, against or concerning the plaintiff in the future."
"The agreement and its terms constitute the full and final settlement between the plaintiff and the defendant," the lawyer stated.
Background to the Dispute
The dispute arose after Amirudin, 45, filed a lawsuit against Muhammad Sanusi, 51, on August 30, 2023, over the latter’s allegations regarding the Klang River cleanup project. The allegations were made during a speech in Jitra on August 9, 2023.
Letter of Demand
Prior to filing the lawsuit, Amirudin issued a letter of demand to Muhammad Sanusi, requiring him to issue an apology within 48 hours and pay RM10 million in damages for making allegedly defamatory remarks. The letter of demand stated that Muhammad Sanusi had falsely claimed that the Selangor Pakatan Harapan chairman and Berjaya Group founder Tan Sri Vincent Tan were planning an RM10 billion project along the Klang River and that the businessman would receive 600 acres (243 hectares) of land for free.
Damages Sought
The plaintiff sought unspecified general, aggravated, and exemplary damages, as well as an injunction to prevent Muhammad Sanusi from repeating the allegations.
Conclusion
The settlement of this defamation suit brings an end to the dispute between the two parties. The terms of the settlement, including the public apology, are intended to prevent similar allegations from being made in the future.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What was the dispute about?
A: The dispute was over allegations made by Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor regarding the Klang River cleanup project.
Q: Who was involved in the dispute?
A: Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari and Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor were the parties involved in the dispute.
Q: What was the outcome of the dispute?
A: The dispute was settled with Muhammad Sanusi issuing a public apology to Amirudin and agreeing not to make similar allegations in the future.