KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak (pic) has contended that he never abused his position for his personal interest. On Dr Mahathir, Najib said the former premier had the right to withdraw support for him and was entitled to voice his criticism on his weblog. The Prime Minister said that he does not exercise control over ministers, police, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission officers in carrying out their duties. In asking for the claim to be dismissed with costs, Najib said the plaintiffs had not suffered any personal losses. Apart from that, he said the fact that Dr Mahathir had had his position as Petronas advisor terminated did not give rise to the filing of a suit.

Source: thestar June 14, 2016 05:15 UTC