#defamation

Court slashes MP's damages payment to firm from RM2m to RM75k

Court slashes MP's damages payment to firm from RM2m to RM75k

Appellate court affirms Lip Eng defamed MonSpace, Lai, but rules original damages excessive.
PAS rep says sorry to Syahredzan over claim MP not an honest Muslim

PAS rep says sorry to Syahredzan over claim MP not an honest Muslim

Shafie admits statements are completely untrue, baseless, without merit.
Tuan Ibrahim, Rafizi reach settlement in defamation suit

Tuan Ibrahim, Rafizi reach settlement in defamation suit

UPDATED 6.13PM | The two ex-ministers agree to settle out of court for the sake of social harmony.
Chegubard nabbed for sedition over alleged speech on royalty

Chegubard nabbed for sedition over alleged speech on royalty

UPDATED 2.45PM | Bersatu leader released as magistrate denies police's remand application.
Thomas objects to parts of Najib's witness statement in defamation suit

Thomas objects to parts of Najib's witness statement in defamation suit

This is regarding Altantuya’s murder as published in ex-AG’s book.
Teo wins defamation suit against ex-journo's 'unseen hands' claim

Teo wins defamation suit against ex-journo's 'unseen hands' claim

Yazid failed to establish defences of justification, fair comment, qualified privilege, judge rules.
High Court rejects lecturer's bid to stay damages payment to Yeoh

High Court rejects lecturer's bid to stay damages payment to Yeoh

Court rules no special circumstances to do so, orders Kamarul to pay up.
Court jails Papagomo 30 days for contempt

Court jails Papagomo 30 days for contempt

Judicial commissioner rules Bersatu activist breached a court injunction twice.
Tabung Haji lodges police, MCMC reports over defamatory videos

Tabung Haji lodges police, MCMC reports over defamatory videos

It says it will fully cooperate with the authorities.
Farhash, 2 others file RM10m defamation suit against MalaysiaNow

Farhash, 2 others file RM10m defamation suit against MalaysiaNow

This is over articles on a Sabah mining scandal.
Amanah Youth urges Home Ministry to shut down Sarawak Tribune

Amanah Youth urges Home Ministry to shut down Sarawak Tribune

This is over the defamatory headline on slain Al Jazeera journalist.
PKR Youth VP receives Pasir Mas MP's RM1m 'animal caricatures' demand

PKR Youth VP receives Pasir Mas MP's RM1m 'animal caricatures' demand

Fadhli seeks damages for alleged defamation, public apology from Nabil.
Court dismisses UUM lecturer's RM2m suit against Salahuddin's daughter

Court dismisses UUM lecturer's RM2m suit against Salahuddin's daughter

Kamarul filed suit after Siti Fatihah responded to his FB post.
Ramasamy withdraws suit against Penang CM over Batu Kawan land deal

Ramasamy withdraws suit against Penang CM over Batu Kawan land deal

This is over land that was allegedly sold below market value.
'Black magic': TikTok user ordered to pay Rosmah RM100k

'Black magic': TikTok user ordered to pay Rosmah RM100k

Ex-PM's wife deserved compensation for the defamatory remarks, judge rules.
Umno to take legal action against those slandering its leaders

Umno to take legal action against those slandering its leaders

Sec-gen says party has to respond more assertively due to social media misuse.
'Closure notice posted on door,' Sim rebukes PAS leader

'Closure notice posted on door,' Sim rebukes PAS leader

Bukit Mertajam MP accuses Zaharudin of trying to create 'malicious perception'.
Sue Albert for defamation instead of lodging police report, Hajiji told

Sue Albert for defamation instead of lodging police report, Hajiji told

Filing police report an infringement of constitutional rights, misuse of public resources - Mahajoth.
Sabah CM's aide files police report over Albert's court remarks

Sabah CM's aide files police report over Albert's court remarks

Mazlan says the businessperson's statements are defamatory.
Kuala Terengganu PKR lodges police report against Sinar Harian

Kuala Terengganu PKR lodges police report against Sinar Harian

Erroneous infographic has all the elements of defamation against IGP, it says.
Congrats on beating cancer, now pay my lawyer - Teresa tells Jamal

Congrats on beating cancer, now pay my lawyer - Teresa tells Jamal

Umno leader owes DAP MP RM300k from losing defamation suit.
COMMENT | The clown's ugly tricks exposed

COMMENT | The clown's ugly tricks exposed

Serial liar Razman keeps using slander as a political weapon despite court losses.
Defamation: Lecturer ordered to pay Yeoh RM400k

Defamation: Lecturer ordered to pay Yeoh RM400k

UPDATED 2.27PM | Judge also orders Kamarul to pay RM80k in legal costs.
Ex-judge: Takedown policy should be safety valve for news portals

Ex-judge: Takedown policy should be safety valve for news portals

Harmindar moots improving laws on removing readers' comments.