Anwar filed the application on March 31 through his solicitors Messrs Christopher & Lee Ong under Section 15 and Section 15A of the Courts of Judicature Act 1964. Anwar's argumentIn his supporting affidavit, Anwar questioned whether Yusoff had established a prima facie case that entitles him to legal relief. Anwar's legal team contends that if these preliminary facts are proven false, the suit lacks a suitable legal basis and should be dismissed. Yusoff, who is turning 33 this year, filed the civil suit against Anwar in July 2021, to seek for damages and reliefs. He alleged that he had been sexually assaulted by Anwar at Anwar’s Segambut home on Oct 2, 2018.

Source: The Edge Markets April 03, 2026 12:34 UTC