Siti Mastura ordered to file statement of defence for lawsuit by three DAP leaders


KUALA LUMPUR: The George Town High Court orders Kepala Batas MP Dr Siti Mastura Muhammad on Tuesday (Dec 19) to file her statement of defence before or on Jan 11, 2024, in relation to the lawsuits filed against her by three DAP leaders.

The lawsuits filed separately by DAP chairman Lim Guan Eng, his father Tan Sri Lim Kit Siang and Seputeh MP Teresa Kok Suh Sim as plaintiffs on Nov 27, are linked to Siti Mastura's speech during the political talk while campaigning for the Kemaman by-election.

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