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'Use media council, ombudsman law as avenues to address defamation'

'Use media council, ombudsman law as avenues to address defamation'

Only the rich can afford defamation cases, Ramachelvam says.
Bar govts, firms from suing individuals for defamation, ex-judge says

Bar govts, firms from suing individuals for defamation, ex-judge says

Harmindar urges Bar Council to push for it.
Gerakan launches fundraiser to pay damages to Guan Eng

Gerakan launches fundraiser to pay damages to Guan Eng

This comes after court found Oh liable for defaming the ex-minister.
Gerakan No 2 appeals RM550k payment to Guan Eng for defamation

Gerakan No 2 appeals RM550k payment to Guan Eng for defamation

A stay of execution against the payment has also been filed, pending appeal.
Zahid's committal proceedings hearing against Dr M postponed to July 21

Zahid's committal proceedings hearing against Dr M postponed to July 21

This is because DPM's affidavit-in-reply was only received yesterday.
Court finds Gerakan leader, newspaper liable for defaming Guan Eng

Court finds Gerakan leader, newspaper liable for defaming Guan Eng

They were ordered to pay RM730,00 in damages and cost, plus interest.
Papagomo apologises to IGP over defamatory remarks

Papagomo apologises to IGP over defamatory remarks

Apology must be published on YouTube, TikTok, X, and Telegram, court rules.
Syahredzan, Young Syefura to sue PN rep over 'race traitor' remark

Syahredzan, Young Syefura to sue PN rep over 'race traitor' remark

We take this matter seriously, say DAP leaders.
Peja files report over Perak Umno's claim on pig farm licences

Peja files report over Perak Umno's claim on pig farm licences

Ex-MB says post alleging he approved 103 permits during his tenure is baseless.
Mahathir slaps Zahid with legal letter over Umno land allegations

Mahathir slaps Zahid with legal letter over Umno land allegations

He demands a public apology within 7 days.
Penang PAS chief apologises to Rayer, admits failure to verify claim

Penang PAS chief apologises to Rayer, admits failure to verify claim

Fauzi had alleged that Rayer said DAP could survive without Malay, Indian voters.
PM's ex-aide discontinues injunction bid against former Umno leader

PM's ex-aide discontinues injunction bid against former Umno leader

Farhash suing Isham for defamation over HeiTech Padu cronyism allegation.
Cops probe video of ex-MP allegedly defaming Anwar, home minister

Cops probe video of ex-MP allegedly defaming Anwar, home minister

Razarudin says will seek MCMC's help to identify account owner.
Nepotism claim suit: Health minister, Najib discussing potential settlement

Nepotism claim suit: Health minister, Najib discussing potential settlement

Civil action over Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia appointment.
Sanusi apologises to S'gor MB to settle defamation suit

Sanusi apologises to S'gor MB to settle defamation suit

UPDATED 6.50PM | Amirudin had sued Kedah MB over claims he was involved with Tan in project scandal.
Yeoh's legal letter not just about 'YTL daughter' claim - Razman

Yeoh's legal letter not just about 'YTL daughter' claim - Razman

'Pro-Hannah Yeoh media seek to damage my image.'
See you in court, Razman tells Yeoh

See you in court, Razman tells Yeoh

Minister previously issued letter of demand against assemblyperson.
'Malang sekali' no action against Yeoh, ex-Islamic institute official testifies

'Malang sekali' no action against Yeoh, ex-Islamic institute official testifies

He says minister would be in jail if book has explicit religious agenda.
Zahid attempting to delay defamation trial via contempt bid: Dr M

Zahid attempting to delay defamation trial via contempt bid: Dr M

Ex-PM argues his Dec 5 presser did not amount to attacking judiciary.
Ex-senator agrees Islamic authorities never called out Yeoh's book

Ex-senator agrees Islamic authorities never called out Yeoh's book

UPDATED 5.39PM | Ibrahim also did not lodge a police report, but raised issue in Senate.
Court rejects Yeoh's bid to make witness testimonies inadmissible

Court rejects Yeoh's bid to make witness testimonies inadmissible

Judge instead sets scope for testimonies of Kamarul's witnesses.
KJ: Defamation suit to counter falsehood on Covid-19 vaccines

KJ: Defamation suit to counter falsehood on Covid-19 vaccines

Ex-minister maintains he was carrying out his duty entrusted by the govt.
Chegubard says sorry to S'gor MBI subsidiary over claims on project

Chegubard says sorry to S'gor MBI subsidiary over claims on project

UPDATED 3.37PM | Apology part of agreement to settle company's defamation suit.
Yeoh seeks to nullify 4 testimonies backing UUM academic

Yeoh seeks to nullify 4 testimonies backing UUM academic

Minister's lawyer claims testimonies inadmissible.