Did Mahathir agree with the lawsuit settlement terms?

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Mahathir Disagreed with the Terms of the Lawsuit Settlement

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad expressed surprise and disagreement with the out-of-court settlement terms concerning the lawsuit filed by Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali. Dr Mahathir stated that he was not informed of the settlement terms, despite being a key witness in the case. He questioned the necessity of compensation if Mohamed Apandi's termination of service was conducted lawfully and in accordance with established procedures.
Attorney General Confirmed Notification of Terms

Attorney General Tan Sri Idrus Harun stated that he had informed Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad of the settlement terms. Following this settlement, Mohamed Apandi Ali withdrew his lawsuit concerning the termination of his contract as Attorney General. The court subsequently struck out the plaintiff's claim.
Mahathir Questioned Procedural Compliance and Compensation

Dr Mahathir voiced his belief that the government should not have agreed to the settlement, asserting that Mohamed Apandi's termination was executed according to proper procedures and the powers vested in the government. He indicated that his statement to the Attorney General's Chambers during the case preparation confirmed the termination process was lawful and adhered to the Rule of Law. Consequently, he questioned the rationale for paying compensation if the termination was legally sound.
Mahathir Stressed No Admission of Wrongdoing

The former prime minister emphasised that he did not admit to any wrongdoing and was prepared to contest the lawsuit in court. The High Court had struck out the suit on April 13 after the government consented to a settlement without any admission of liability, with the specific terms remaining undisclosed to the public.

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