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[KiniNews] Dr Mahathir Mohamad sued Anwar Ibrahim because the latter’s allegedly defamatory statements held more weight after he became prime minister compared to when he was the opposition chief, the Shah Alam High Court heard today.

In his RM150 million defamation suit, the 100-year-old former prime minister said Anwar had always claimed the former had amassed personal wealth when in power, even before the latter ascended to premiership.

'When he became the prime minister (and) said the same accusations, it became very effective and this effect, reflecting what Anwar said to me, could be seen on social media, meaning that these accusations against me are stronger now than when he was not the prime minister,' said Mahathir.

Meanwhile, in a separate story, US President Donald Trump said he will soon travel to Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea.

This is the first time Trump has publicly spoken about his plans to visit Malaysia and Japan as well.

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