Why is Bersatu being sued for RM12.5 million in legal fees?

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Bersatu Faces RM12.5 Million Lawsuit for Unpaid Legal Fees

Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) is being sued for RM12.5 million in unpaid legal fees by lawyer Mohamed Haniff Khatri Abdulla. The lawsuit also names party president Muhyiddin Yassin, secretary-general Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, and treasurer Datuk Mohamed Salleh Bajuri as defendants.
Legal Services Rendered for Party Formation and Operations

The substantial legal fees are for services provided between 2015 and 2016, encompassing the period before Bersatu's official formation until its withdrawal from Pakatan Harapan and subsequent alliance with Perikatan Nasional. These services included crucial legal advice concerning the establishment and administration of a political entity, the party's registration with the Registrar of Societies, various court cases, and legal matters related to its participation in the 14th General Election. Mohamed Haniff claims he was engaged by key figures including Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, Muhyiddin, and Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir.
Outstanding Invoices and Payment Reminders

According to the legal claim, an invoice for the RM12.5 million was issued to Bersatu, Muhyiddin, and Hamzah on January 11. Subsequent reminders were sent to Salleh on February 16 and to Muhyiddin on March 5, urging the defendants to process the payment. However, no payment has been received by Mohamed Haniff to date.
Bersatu's Information Chief Unaware of Official Counsel Status

Bersatu's information chief, Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan, stated that he was unaware Mohamed Haniff was the party's official legal counsel. Wan Saiful indicated he had always assumed Mohamed Haniff was acting as Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's personal lawyer. He added that if Mohamed Haniff had been the official lawyer, his actions would have been guided by the party's Supreme Council and served the entire party, not just an individual.

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