Court sets Aug 12 to hear application by former AG, govt to quash Najib's lawsuit


KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here has set Aug 12 to hear an application by former attorney general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas and the Malaysian government to quash the suit filed against them by Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

The former prime minister had filed the suit alleging misfeasance in public office for prosecuting him on charges involving the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) funds.

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