Whistleblower Lalitha Kunaratnam has officially responded in court against MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki’s defamation suit linked to the issue of share ownership in two public-listed companies.
The activist's lawyers filed a memorandum of appearance at the Kuala Lumpur High Court on Friday last week (Jan 21).
According to a copy of the court document sighted by Malaysiakini, counsel from law firm Ibrahim & Fuaadah filed the appearance on Lalitha’s (above) behalf, with the filing addressed to the court’s senior assistant registrar.
Under the law of civil action in Malaysia, the filing of the memorandum of appearance means the defendant intends to respond to the lawsuit, such as by later filing a statement of defence.
When contacted today, a representative from the law firm confirmed the filing of the memorandum last week.
It was reported that Azam’s civil action against Lalitha is fixed for case management before the Kuala Lumpur High Court on Feb 15.
Back on Jan 12 via a press release, Azam’s lawyer Megat Abdul Munir, who is from law firm Zain Megat & Murad, announced the filing of the defamation action. The MACC chief commissioner is suing Lalitha in his personal capacity.
Azam had previously issued a letter of demand to Lalitha via his lawyers, demanding an apology and RM10 million in damages.
Lalitha has since said she stands by her reports and criticised the MACC’s attempt to rope in the police to investigate her.
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