Dr Mahathir Mohamad testified that he would not have sued Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi for defamation if the former was a mere kacang putih seller by the roadside.

However, the ex-premier pointed out that he filed the civil action as he was the chairperson of Bersatu and had a responsibility to the political party and country.

The former Bersatu leader was testifying in the civil court hearing...