Perlis Mufti Awarded RM250,000 in Defamation Case Over GISBH Social Media Posts
The Perlis Mufti has secured RM250,000 in damages after winning a defamation case against a Facebook account owner accused of posting false links between him and GISBH.
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Perlis Mufti Asri Zainul Abidin Awarded RM250,000 in Defamation Case
The High Court has ruled in favour of Perlis Mufti Asri Zainul Abidin, awarding him RM250,000 in defamation damages. The court determined that only one of four disputed statements constituted defamation, setting important precedent for religious leadership litigation.
Anwar Ibrahim threatens defamation action against PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim over alleged slurs
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has given PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Samsudin 48 hours to respond to defamation allegations, with his legal counsel warning of imminent court action should the deadline pass unmet.
Anwar Demands Public Apology From PAS Deputy Over Alleged Defamatory Statements
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has sent a formal letter of demand to PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man, seeking a public apology for remarks deemed defamatory. The notice gives the politician 48 hours to respond.
Singapore Ministers Win Defamation Case Against Bloomberg, Cite Need to Protect Public Office Integrity
Singapore's High Court awarded two Cabinet ministers S$230,000 each in damages against Bloomberg and its journalist over allegations regarding property transactions, with the ministers emphasizing the need to safeguard institutional integrity.
Woman Facing Defamation Charge Over Remarks Against Anwar Ibrahim
Sofia Rini Buyong will appear in court tomorrow facing defamation charges. If convicted, she could receive up to two years imprisonment, a fine, or both penalties combined.
Singapore High Court Orders Bloomberg to Pay S$230,000 to Each of Two Ministers in Defamation Case
Singapore's High Court has ordered Bloomberg to pay S$230,000 in damages to each of two senior cabinet ministers, finding that a 2024 article about luxury property transactions defamed them by suggesting improper conduct.
Former Police Chief Musa Hassan's Appeal Against Hannah Defamation Suit Dismissed
Malaysia's apex court has rejected former Inspector-General of Police Musa Hassan's application to challenge a defamation lawsuit, declining to review constitutional questions about public officers' legal rights and speech freedoms.
JB Engineering Firm Launches Defamation Counter-Suit Against Steel Hawk Over 'Orchestrated' Media Campaign
A Johor Bahru engineering company has filed a defamation counter-suit against its former partner Steel Hawk group, alleging a deliberate and coordinated campaign to damage the firm's reputation and portray its leadership as fraudulent.
Judge Steps Aside in Zaid Ibrahim Defamation Appeal
Justice Latifah Tahar has recused herself from hearing a defamation appeal involving former law minister Zaid Ibrahim and Malaysian Bar lawyers. The Court of Appeal will hold case management on July 13 to assign a new judicial panel.
Businessman Wins RM400,000 Defamation Award Against Chinese Daily Over Assault Allegation
A Malaysian High Court has awarded businessman Yeoh Ee Seong RM400,000 in damages after finding that Sin Chew Media Corporation Bhd published a defamatory article falsely suggesting he orchestrated an assault on a lawyer.
DAP's Loke Suing Lawyer Over Defamation Claims Linked to Pig Farming Allegations
DAP leader Anthony Loke has launched legal action against lawyer Ang Woei Shang, claiming the attorney made defamatory statements implicating him in pig farming operations and alleged connections to organised business interests.
Saifuddin Secures Default Judgment in Defamation Case Over Kedah FC Allegations
PKR leader Saifuddin Nasution has won a default judgment in his defamation suit against a social media user who alleged he directed anti-corruption and tax authorities to investigate Kedah Darul Aman FC.
Court of Appeal Reduces Defamation Award from US$1 Million to RM800,000
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has reduced a defamation damages award from US$1 million to RM800,000, maintaining the underlying liability finding but rejecting what it termed excessive punitive elements in the original judgment.