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Umno Youth Chief to Auction Assets to Cover Defamation Payout
Akmal Samsul has pledged to raise funds personally following a court loss to Seputeh MP Teresa Kok, signalling he will attempt to settle the defamation judgment through asset sales before pursuing other financial avenues.
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Umno Youth chief Akmal Samsul said he plans to auction personal possessions, including a motorcycle and fish, as part of efforts to raise money to pay damages awarded against him in a defamation suit brought by Seputeh Member of Parliament Teresa Kok.
Akmal indicated his preference to settle the financial obligation independently before considering requests for external assistance. The comments came after the court ruled against him in the legal dispute with Kok, resulting in a judgment requiring monetary compensation.
The Umno Youth leader's announcement reflects an attempt to resolve the matter through personal means first. He did not provide specific details regarding the total amount owed or a timeline for the asset sales.
The defamation case between Akmal and Kok has drawn attention within political circles, with the court's decision marking a significant development in the dispute between the two political figures.