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Albert sues SMM for ‘defamation’ over viral jet photo statement

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Albert sues SMM for ‘defamation’ over viral jet photo statement

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Aug 29, 2025 6:02 PM

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Businessperson-turned-whistleblower Albert Tei has filed a defamation suit against Sabah Mineral Management Sdn Bhd (SMM) over the latter’s statement allegedly implicating him in the circulation of a photo of the company’s officers with a private jet.

In a statement today, Tei said that he is working with his legal counsel in considering further defamation proceedings against SMM.

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