Islamic NGO Challenges Court Ruling on Societies' Defamation Rights
Pertubuhan Ikram Malaysia is taking its defamation case to Malaysia's highest court, challenging a ruling that registered societies cannot sue for damage to their reputation.
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Anwar Ibrahim Pursues Legal Action Against PAS Deputy President Over Campaign Speech Allegations
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has filed a defamation suit against PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim following statements made during a campaign speech, centring on allegations of improper interference.
Kedah Chief Issues Demand Letters Against DAP Deputy Chairman Nga Over Alleged Misquotation
Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has served legal demand letters on DAP deputy chairman Nga Kor Ming and two others, alleging they misrepresented his statements made during a recent campaign event in Negri Sembilan.
Perlis Mufti Awarded RM250,000 in Defamation Victory Over Social Media Posts
The Perlis Mufti has secured a RM250,000 defamation award from the High Court after prevailing against a Facebook account owner accused of publishing harmful posts linking him to GISB Holdings.
Perlis Mufti Dr Asri Zainul Abidin Wins RM250,000 Defamation Award in GISBH Case
A High Court has awarded Perlis mufti Dr Asri Zainul Abidin RM250,000 in defamation damages, finding that only one of four contested statements was legally defamatory, marking a partial victory in his legal battle.
Anwar sends legal demand to PAS deputy over alleged parliamentary defamation
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has formally demanded retraction from PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man over comments made outside Parliament last month.
Singapore Ministers Win Defamation Case Against Bloomberg, Citing Need to Protect Institutional Integrity
Two Singapore cabinet ministers have secured a defamation victory against Bloomberg and its reporter, with the High Court awarding each $230,000 in damages. The ministers argued the case was essential to protect the standing of their ministerial offices.
Businesswoman Sofia Rini to Face Criminal Defamation Charge in Kuala Lumpur
Sofia Rini Buyong, a Malaysian businesswoman, is set to appear before Kuala Lumpur's magistrate court tomorrow to face criminal defamation charges relating to an alleged defamatory statement made against another party.
Malaysian Appeals Court Rules Serving Court Orders on Banks Cannot Constitute Libel
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has determined that delivering court orders to banks does not constitute libel, affirming that permitting such claims would jeopardise the legal system's ability to enforce its own orders.
High Court Orders Chinese Daily to Pay RM400,000 in Defamation Case
A High Court has ordered Sin Chew Media Corporation Bhd to pay RM400,000 in damages to businessman Yeoh Ee Seong, who successfully challenged the publication's reporting that linked him to an assault on a lawyer.