What specific misconduct is alleged in the HSR cancellation lawsuit?

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Allegations of Misconduct in HSR Project Cancellation Lawsuit

A lawsuit filed by Mohd Hatta Sanuri alleges that former Prime Ministers Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, along with two other former ministers, engaged in negligence and malfeasance in public office concerning the High Speed Rail (HSR) project. These alleged actions resulted in substantial financial losses for the Malaysian government.
Allegations Against Former Prime Ministers

The lawsuit claims that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, as Prime Minister, acted negligently and committed malfeasance in public office when he ordered the suspension of the HSR project on September 5, 2018. This suspension reportedly led to the Malaysian government paying RM46 million in compensation to Singapore on January 31, 2019. Subsequently, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is alleged to have committed similar offenses by terminating the HSR project on December 31, 2020, resulting in further compensation payments exceeding RM320 million to Singapore in the following year for the cancellation of the bilateral agreement.
Allegations Against Former Ministers

Beyond the former prime ministers, the plaintiff also alleges misconduct by former minister in the prime minister’s department Datuk Seri Mustapha Mohamed, who is accused of negligence and malfeasance in public office related to the delay of the HSR project. Additionally, former transport minister Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong is alleged to have acted negligently and committed malfeasance in public office concerning the overall management of the HSR project.
Claimed Financial Losses and Damages

The plaintiff asserts that these alleged actions have caused significant financial detriment to Malaysia. These losses include compensation payments to Singapore amounting to over RM366 million, the loss of potential profits estimated at RM70 billion from the project's construction and operation, and the potential loss of 70,000 high-paying jobs. The lawsuit seeks a declaration for the defendants to pay RM1 million in damages and compensation to every Malaysian, alongside a written explanation for the project's delay, cancellation, and termination.

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