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Pua: Najib has no legal standing to sue me for defamation
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DAP national publicity secretary Tony Pua said Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak has no locus standi (legal standing) to initiate a second suit against him, as it relates to Najib’s performance and duties as prime minister, finance minister, and chairperson of 1MDB board of advisers.

Besides, Pua stated in his defence that Najib is also an elected MP for Pekan, and the suit filed, last April, was based on allegations of his function in his official capacities to the posts, his conduct and the notion that he is a public figure.

“(Najib's) conduct, acts, performances and decisions are subject to public discussions and criticisms as they are related to his official capacities in holding the posts.

“This is not an action brought by the plaintiff (Najib) in his personal capacity, or an action that he is capable of doing in his personal capacity. Given the matters highlighted, the plaintiff has no locus standi to sue for defamation or commence this action,” he stated...

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