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Najib permitted to attend Federal Court hearing on RM1.9m suit
The Federal Court has allowed former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak to be present during proceedings as he seeks to revive a RM1.9 million lawsuit against former Attorney-General Tommy Thomas.
LSN Malaysia ·
PUTRAJAYA — The Federal Court granted Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's request to attend the hearing in connection with his legal bid to resurrect the RM1.9 million claim against former Attorney-General Tommy Thomas.
The decision was delivered during proceedings held here, marking a significant development in the long-running dispute between the two prominent figures. Najib's application to be present at the hearing was a procedural request that preceded substantive arguments in the case.
The RM1.9 million suit stems from earlier legal proceedings involving the former premier and the retired top law officer. The case has undergone multiple stages within the Malaysian court system, with this Federal Court hearing representing another critical juncture in the litigation.
Details regarding the specific grounds of Najib's bid to revive the suit and the timeline for further proceedings were not immediately disclosed. The Federal Court's allowance for Najib's personal attendance underscores the significance both parties attach to the matter as it progresses through Malaysia's apex court.