Azam Baki files defamation suit against news agency


KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki has filed a defamation lawsuit against news agency Bloomberg over the publication of an article he alleged was baseless, Sinar Harian reports.

The Malay language daily reported that Azam, as the plaintiff, filed the suit through law firm Zain Megat & Murad at the High Court of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur on Friday (Feb 20), naming Bloomberg LP and Bloomberg (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd as defendants.

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