#defamation

Court of Appeal overturns RM50k defamation award granted to Guan Eng

Court of Appeal overturns RM50k defamation award granted to Guan Eng

Appellate court finds errors in High Court's decision.
Alleged defamation: KJ takes website registration agency to court over site owner's identity

Alleged defamation: KJ takes website registration agency to court over site owner's identity

The civil application is over a purported Focus Malaysia article on 'PM material'.
PM threatens legal action against Tuan Ibrahim over 'defamation'

PM threatens legal action against Tuan Ibrahim over 'defamation'

PAS leader is to immediately withdraw remarks uttered at a Pahang ceramah and apologise.
Sofia Rini pleads not guilty to defaming Farhash

Sofia Rini pleads not guilty to defaming Farhash

She faces two years' jail and a fine, or both.
Rosmah finds no laughs in Harith's horror-themed comedy, files defamation suit

Rosmah finds no laughs in Harith's horror-themed comedy, files defamation suit

Ex-PM's wife claims comedian's joke was made with malicious intent to defame.
High Court upholds default judgment in Saifuddin's defamation suit

High Court upholds default judgment in Saifuddin's defamation suit

Judge says respondent failed to establish a credible defence.
Suit against Muhyiddin: Court reduces Guan Eng's damages from RM1.05m to RM450k

Suit against Muhyiddin: Court reduces Guan Eng's damages from RM1.05m to RM450k

Judges allow part of ex-PM's appeal against High Court's decision.
End of the road: Jamal's assets to be auctioned off to pay Teresa for defamation

End of the road: Jamal's assets to be auctioned off to pay Teresa for defamation

Umno leader owes Seputeh MP RM66k, 14 assets to be sold off as payment.
Defamation: Court of Appeal raises ex-Tune Talk CEO's damages to RM300k

Defamation: Court of Appeal raises ex-Tune Talk CEO's damages to RM300k

Lo also secures full retraction order against The Star over 2019 reports.
SNAPSHOT | Rayer wins RM100k in lawsuit against social media user; Sabah PKR vice-chair latest to quit

SNAPSHOT | Rayer wins RM100k in lawsuit against social media user; Sabah PKR vice-chair latest to quit

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Jamal apologises to Khairy, settling defamation suit

Jamal apologises to Khairy, settling defamation suit

He admits his allegations were false and lacked evidence.
Defamation: Court sets aside RM550k award to Farhash, orders retrial for Chegubard, YouTuber

Defamation: Court sets aside RM550k award to Farhash, orders retrial for Chegubard, YouTuber

Judge finds writ not properly served; earlier judgment overturned, case to restart.
Court orders Papagomo to pay RM280k damages to Guan Eng, son for defamation

Court orders Papagomo to pay RM280k damages to Guan Eng, son for defamation

UPDATED 12.49PM | Wan Azri claimed in 2020 that DAP leader's son was detained at Singapore airport.
Farhash drops temporary injunction bid against MalaysiaNow

Farhash drops temporary injunction bid against MalaysiaNow

Businessperson, 2 others withdraw appeal in ongoing RM10m defamation suit.
PAS MP fails in appeal over defamation suit by 3 DAP leaders

PAS MP fails in appeal over defamation suit by 3 DAP leaders

Court of Appeal makes no order to costs.
School 'takbir' ban claim: PAS lawmaker, Harakah apologise for defaming Fadhlina

School 'takbir' ban claim: PAS lawmaker, Harakah apologise for defaming Fadhlina

Both parties acknowledge statements caused misunderstanding among the public towards the minister.
Dzulkefly's RM5m defamation suit against Najib resolved

Dzulkefly's RM5m defamation suit against Najib resolved

Suit was over FB post alleging nepotism after minister's daughter appointed to GLC.
Preacher damaged my reputation with defamatory social media posts - Fahmi

Preacher damaged my reputation with defamatory social media posts - Fahmi

Minister says Dusuki had refused to take down his posts even when refuted by authorities.
Fahmi settles defamation suit with Papagomo over mosque speech

Fahmi settles defamation suit with Papagomo over mosque speech

Second suit against FB user also settled, while third case proceeds to trial tomorrow.
Court orders Rafizi to file defence by April 9 over Caprice's suit

Court orders Rafizi to file defence by April 9 over Caprice's suit

Influencer claims ex-minister's videos contain defamatory statements against him.
CIJ slams Bestinet's billion-ringgit lawsuit, urges safeguards

CIJ slams Bestinet's billion-ringgit lawsuit, urges safeguards

Media watchdog calls lawsuit an attempt to silence public interest reporting.
COMMENT | Is Azam truly ready to face Bloomberg in court?

COMMENT | Is Azam truly ready to face Bloomberg in court?

RM100 million claim tests defamation law and public-interest journalism.
'I've been patient a long time' - Teresa tells Jamal to watch his tongue

'I've been patient a long time' - Teresa tells Jamal to watch his tongue

Yesterday, Jamal suggested Teresa farm pigs with RM60k he raised to pay court-ordered debt.
Court postpones Jamal's auction pending son's application

Court postpones Jamal's auction pending son's application

Kok's lawyer says Jamal claims the seized items to be auctioned are his son's.