![Government to further strengthen ASEAN's readiness in finalising DEFA Government to further strengthen ASEAN's readiness in finalising DEFA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738735872_LiewChinTong.jpg)
Government to further strengthen ASEAN's readiness in finalising DEFA
Malaysia is focusing on two main approaches to facilitate the DEFA negotiation, says Liew Chin Tong.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![IGP granted injunction order, Papagoma ordered to remove defamatory video on social media IGP granted injunction order, Papagoma ordered to remove defamatory video on social media](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/61735359775_TBpapagomo.jpg)
IGP granted injunction order, Papagoma ordered to remove defamatory video on social media
Judicial Commissioner Gan Techiong said Razarudin has shown the existence of a serious issue in the case and it needs to be tried.
Tue Dec 31 2024
![US federal court upholds Trump's conviction for sexual abuse US federal court upholds Trump's conviction for sexual abuse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733127472_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US federal court upholds Trump's conviction for sexual abuse
A New York jury had deemed it proven last year that Trump had attacked, sexually abused and later defamed US author E. Jean Carroll.
Tue Dec 31 2024
![Appeals Court dismisses Lim Guan Eng’s defamation appeal against MCA VP, The Star Appeals Court dismisses Lim Guan Eng’s defamation appeal against MCA VP, The Star](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/61723807570_LimGuanEng.jpg)
Appeals Court dismisses Lim Guan Eng’s defamation appeal against MCA VP, The Star
The court also ordered Lim Guan Eng to pay RM30,000 to Datuk Tan Teik Cheng and RM40,000 to The Star Media Group Berhad in legal costs.
Fri Dec 06 2024
![Muhyiddin ordered to pay Guan Eng RM1.35 mln for defamation Muhyiddin ordered to pay Guan Eng RM1.35 mln for defamation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-11/51731034710_tbmuhyiddinguaneng.jpg)
Muhyiddin ordered to pay Guan Eng RM1.35 mln for defamation
Court orders Tan Sri Muhyiddin to pay damages to Lim Guan Eng for defaming him over Albukhary Foundation's tax-exemption revocation.
Fri Nov 08 2024
![Ismail Sabri withdraws defamation suit against Agenda Daily Ismail Sabri withdraws defamation suit against Agenda Daily](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/71677576221_ISMAILSABRIYAAKOB.jpg)
Ismail Sabri withdraws defamation suit against Agenda Daily
Ex-PM Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob says the issues regarding the prime minister and the election had become moot.
Mon Oct 28 2024
![Giuliani ordered to surrender apartment, valuables to Georgia election workers Giuliani ordered to surrender apartment, valuables to Georgia election workers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51729673740_RudyGiuliani.jpg)
Giuliani ordered to surrender apartment, valuables to Georgia election workers
The two election workers are seeking to collect nearly $146 million from the former New York mayor in a defamation case.
Wed Oct 23 2024
![Former Malaysian PM Mahathir, 99, hospitalised with respiratory infection Former Malaysian PM Mahathir, 99, hospitalised with respiratory infection](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81690534978_TBtunm.jpg)
Former Malaysian PM Mahathir, 99, hospitalised with respiratory infection
A court hearing for a defamation case was postponed after Tun Dr Mahathir's lawyer said he was admitted to the National Heart Institute.
Wed Oct 16 2024
![[Media Statement] Show our solidarity with Clare Rewcastle-Brown by donating to her - ENGAGE [Media Statement] Show our solidarity with Clare Rewcastle-Brown by donating to her - ENGAGE](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/41727664299_ENGAGElogo.jpg)
[Media Statement] Show our solidarity with Clare Rewcastle-Brown by donating to her - ENGAGE
ENGAGE appeals for donations to support Clare Rewcastle-Brown in defamation case after Federal Court ruling.
Mon Sep 30 2024
![Apex court upholds ruling: Rewcastle-Brown, two others defamed Sultanah Nur Zahirah Apex court upholds ruling: Rewcastle-Brown, two others defamed Sultanah Nur Zahirah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725953955_TBCLAIREFITNAH.jpg)
Apex court upholds ruling: Rewcastle-Brown, two others defamed Sultanah Nur Zahirah
According to the judge, the significance of the book does not shield the author from liability for defamation of a third party.
Tue Sep 10 2024
![Defamation case: Federal court denies leave, Jamal Yunos pays Teresa Kok RM300,000 damages Defamation case: Federal court denies leave, Jamal Yunos pays Teresa Kok RM300,000 damages](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-11/71575012925_TBJAMALTERESA.jpg)
Defamation case: Federal court denies leave, Jamal Yunos pays Teresa Kok RM300,000 damages
In the suit, Teresa Kok Suh Sim claimed that Datuk Seri Jamal Md Yunos had defamed her over Yayasan Warisan Anak Selangor (Yawas) funds.
Tue Jul 30 2024
![I didn't defame Lim Guan Eng, merely clarified about MACC investigation - Muhyiddin I didn't defame Lim Guan Eng, merely clarified about MACC investigation - Muhyiddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51721121786_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
I didn't defame Lim Guan Eng, merely clarified about MACC investigation - Muhyiddin
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said he was merely clarifying to media about questions raised by MACC related to Jana Wibawa and Yayasan Albukhary.
Tue Jul 16 2024
![Azam Baki drops RM10 million defamation suit against whistleblower Lalitha Azam Baki drops RM10 million defamation suit against whistleblower Lalitha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41718268443_AzamBaki.jpg)
Azam Baki drops RM10 million defamation suit against whistleblower Lalitha
The court dispute with K. Lalitha comes to close after two years.
Fri Jun 21 2024
![Australia PM condemns graffiti attack on US consulate in Sydney Australia PM condemns graffiti attack on US consulate in Sydney](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/71718009382_ProPalestiniansymb.jpg)
Australia PM condemns graffiti attack on US consulate in Sydney
The US consulate building in Sydney was defaced and sprayed with paint by a person carrying a small sledgehammer.
Mon Jun 10 2024
![Netflix sued in $170 million 'Baby Reindeer' defamation lawsuit Netflix sued in $170 million 'Baby Reindeer' defamation lawsuit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717742506_netflix.jpg)
Netflix sued in $170 million 'Baby Reindeer' defamation lawsuit
Fiona Harvey claims the portrayal of the obsessive stalker Martha in the hit show is defamatory and inaccurate.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41738754452_USmilitaryplane.jpg)
US military plane deporting Indian immigrants lands in India
The Trump administration has increasingly turned to the military to help carry out its immigration agenda.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81736117245_tbGazaStripdestro.jpg)
Trump's Gaza plan for 'Riviera of the Middle East' triggers international condemnation
Countries from Russia, China, Spain, Ireland and the UK say they continue to support the two-state solution.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738752791_UnitedStatesPostal.jpg)
US Postal Service suspends inbound parcels from China, Hong Kong
Trump's crackdown on de minimis would make the products sold by the likes of Shein and Temu more expensive.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51738751876_AnwarIbrahimACCCI.jpg)
US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's stance remains the same as that of other Islamic countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81738750569_haitiflag.jpg)
US freezes funding for security mission tackling Haiti's gangs
More than $13 million in US funding for an international security force helping fight armed gangs in Haiti has been frozen, the UN says.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738751180_ZalihaMustafa.jpg)
Over 40,000 civil servants at high risk of mental health issues - Zaliha
A total of 44,901 civil servants were screened under Public Service Psychological Health Digital Profiling System, says Dr Zaliha Mustafa.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738745483_NarendraModi.jpg)
India's Modi takes 'holy dips' at Maha Kumbh, week after stampede killed dozens
Security personnel stood in the water nearby while thousands of people crowded the banks to watch the prime minister perform the rituals.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738753244_PhilippineVicePre.jpg)
Philippine Congress endorses impeachment complaint against vice president
Vice President Sara Duterte would be the Philippines' second most senior official to face removal from office.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![What is a sovereign wealth fund? What is a sovereign wealth fund?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/81694412465_USDollar.jpg)
What is a sovereign wealth fund?
Sovereign wealth funds are investment vehicles owned by countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism [COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/51728873693_EMIR.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] Rising above Trump tariffs: How a resilient global economy outlasts US protectionism
The current alarm over Trumps tariff threats overlooks a key point: global markets are resilient and adaptable.
Wed Feb 05 2025