RM1.69b tax suit meant to oust Najib from politics, court hears

Hidir Reduan Abdul RashidPublished: Jan 24, 2020 10:24 AM | Updated: Jan 24, 2020 11:17 AM

The RM1.69 billion tax suit against Najib Abdul Razak is an attempt to eject him from the political arena following his immense contribution to the Opposition's victory in five by-elections, the Kuala Lumpur High Court heard.

Najib’s lead counsel Muhammad Shafee Abdullah (photo) raised this allegation concerning the former finance minister’s application to stay a legal action by the government through the Inland Revenue Board (IRB).

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