KJ seeks RM2mil in defamation suit against preacher over vaccination claims

KJ seeks RM2mil in defamation suit against preacher over vaccination claims

New Straits Times·2025-02-05 18:04

KUALA LUMPUR: Former Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin is pursuing RM2 million in damages in a defamation suit against preacher Rasyiq Alwi over alleged remarks regarding his vaccination status.

During proceedings at the High Court yesterday, Khairy's lawyer, Abdul Rashid Ismail, said that Rasyiq had made defamatory statements on social media aimed at ridiculing his client, who had played a key role in coordinating Malaysia's Covid-19 vaccination programme.

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