What was the monetary value of the land dispute in the defamation suit?

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RM10 Billion Land Dispute Settled in Defamation Suit

The defamation suit involved allegations concerning state land valued at RM10 billion. The Kedah Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, publicly apologised to Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari in the High Court, settling the legal action. As part of the settlement, Sanusi agreed not to republish or disseminate the defamatory statements.
Allegations of Collusion and Land Transfer

The legal dispute arose from Sanusi's accusations that Amirudin had colluded with tycoon Tan Sri Vincent Tan. Sanusi alleged that this collusion facilitated the free transfer of 600 acres of state land, with an estimated worth of RM10 billion, to Berjaya Land Bhd. These claims were made in the context of the Klang River cleaning project.
Claimed Financial Losses for Selangor Government

Beyond the value of the land itself, Sanusi further asserted that the Selangor government had incurred RM180 million in financial losses as a direct consequence of this land deal. This figure was presented as part of the basis for the defamation claim.
Court Settlement and Public Apology

The defamation suit was formally settled in the High Court, with Sanusi delivering a public apology to Amirudin. While the settlement was approved by Justice Rozi Bainon, the judge did not permit the public release of Sanusi's statement of apology. This outcome signifies the resolution of the civil suit initiated by Amirudin in 2023.

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