Larut MP Hamzah Zainudin Files RM100 Million Defamation Suit Against Bersatu Founder Redzuan Yusof
Hamzah Zainudin, the Member of Parliament for Larut, has initiated a defamation lawsuit seeking RM100 million in damages against Redzuan Yusof, the founder of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu).
Suit Filed in Shah Alam High Court
The suit was filed on January 12 at the Shah Alam High Court through the law firm Messrs Siddiq Azani & Co, with Redzuan named as the sole defendant.
According to the writ of summons and statement of claim, Hamzah is claiming RM100 million in general damages, along with aggravated and exemplary damages, interest, and costs.
He is also demanding a retraction of the statements in question and an unconditional public apology from Redzuan. The apology must be published on online platforms and in Malay-language daily newspapers, under terms approved by Hamzah.
Allegations Stem from November 2025 Statements
Hamzah claims that Redzuan made false and malicious statements published in Berita Harian on November 5, 2025, which were intended to damage his reputation as the opposition leader and a senior Bersatu figure at that time.
Redzuan is alleged to have claimed that Hamzah orchestrated the support given by six Bersatu MPs to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in 2023. Additionally, Redzuan reportedly accused Hamzah of recently pressuring Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin to resign.
The six MPs referred to are Syed Abu Hussin Hafiz Syed Abdul Fasal (Bukit Gantang), Suhaili Abdul Rahman (Labuan), Azizi Abu Naim (Gua Musang), Zahari Kechik (Jeli), Iskandar Dzulkarnain Abdul Khalid (Kuala Kangsar), and Zulkafperi Hanapi (Tanjong Karang).
Hamzah stated that the widespread publication of these statements in print and across digital platforms exposed him to public criticism, hatred, and ridicule. He added that it undermined confidence among party members and the public in his leadership role.
Letter of Demand and Response
On November 6, Hamzah issued a letter of demand to Redzuan, a former minister, calling for an apology.
The next day, Redzuan’s lawyers from Messrs Cheah Teh & Su replied, denying that the former Alor Gajah MP had made the alleged statements.
Hamzah, who serves as Bersatu deputy president, was expelled from the party on February 13.
