Malaysian news portal ordered to pay damages to Australian miner in defamation case
The court found Malaysiakini had failed to take steps to verify assertions made in the articles.
Fri Jul 02 2021
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Fri Feb 19 2021
Malaysian court fines news portal over readers' comments on judiciary
Federal Court panel found Malaysiakini was fully responsible for publishing the readers' comments and fined the news portal RM500,000.
Fri Feb 19 2021
Malaysian court finds news portal in contempt over readers' comments
A panel in the Federal Court ruled that Malaysiakini held full responsibility for its website, including whatever is published.
Fri Feb 19 2021
Abuse of power to charge KiniTV, Malaysiakini editor under CMA - IOJ
It is all the more disturbing for the State to take action against the media for reporting supposedly -offensive- remarks, it said.
Fri Nov 18 2016
KiniTV, director charged with making offensive remarks against AG
KiniTV, represented by its director, Steven Gan Diong Keng, 54, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges before judge Zaman Mohd Noor.
Fri Nov 18 2016
Malaysiakini, The Star Online investigated over report
Kuala Lumpur Criminal Investigation Department head Datuk Zainuddin Ahmad said the raid was conducted following a report by an officer from the Attorney-General Chambers last Tuesday.
Fri Nov 06 2015
Najib's defamation case: Malaysiakini withdraws application to recuse JC
The application was withdrawn following Judicial Commissioner Kamaludin Md Said's appointment as a judge.
Fri Nov 14 2014
UMNO President, Executive Secretary sue Malaysiakini
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and Datuk Ab Rauf Yusoh have filed a defamation suit against Malaysiakini and two of its editors.
Tue Jun 03 2014
Najib, UMNO demand apology from Malaysiakini over 'defamatory' comments
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak and UMNO threatens to take legal action against Malaysiakini over alleged defamatory and seditious articles.
Fri May 16 2014
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024