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Rosmah seeks RM1mil for reputation damage over black magic claim

KUALA LUMPUR: Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor is seeking RM1 million in damages for loss of reputation following a claim made by a TikTok user that she practised black magic.

Free Malaysia Today reported that the wife of former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has filed an affidavit in the High Court as part of the proceedings for the assessment of damages payable by the defendant, Ku Muhammad Hilmie Ku Din.

The news portal also reported that Justice Ahmad Shahrir Salleh has fixed May 27 for the hearing and instructed Rosmah's solicitors to submit written submissions two weeks prior.

Her lawyer, Baharudeen Ariff, said the affidavit was filed last year and duly served to the defendant but no response has been received.

Rosmah initiated the lawsuit on Sept 19, 2023. In her suit, she claimed that six months prior, Ku Muhammad uploaded a video on his TikTok account making false and defamatory statements about her.

The statements accused Rosmah of engaging in sinful practices, participating in rituals involving the devil and bomohs (shamans), and practising polytheism. The lawsuit seeks general, aggravated, and exemplary damages.

On May 28, 2024, Justice Ahmad Shahrir granted Rosmah a judgment in default after Ku Muhammad failed to file an appearance or defend the suit.

The judge also ruled that the damages payable under the judgment would be assessed by the court.

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