Dr M, govt apply to strike out suit by Halim Saad over Renong, UEM shares issue


KUALA LUMPUR: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and two others have applied to strike out a suit filed against them by businessman Tan Sri Halim Saad over losses he suffered following the acquisition of Renong Bhd and United Engineers Malaysia Berhad (UEM) shares by the government almost 23 years ago.

The notice of application by the former prime minister, former finance minister II Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop and the government was filed at the High Court on Nov 16.

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