![US woman sues Tate brothers, accuses them of luring her into sex work US woman sues Tate brothers, accuses them of luring her into sex work](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61739249913_TBANDREWTATE.jpg)
US woman sues Tate brothers, accuses them of luring her into sex work
The suit by the woman alleged that the brothers attempted to "bully and harass" her through the defamation case.
Tue Feb 11 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
![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
![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
![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
![Court delivers reasons for judgment against Sarawak Report editor Rewcastle-Brown in defamation case Court delivers reasons for judgment against Sarawak Report editor Rewcastle-Brown in defamation case](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71714667708_TBCLAREREWCASTLE.jpg)
Court delivers reasons for judgment against Sarawak Report editor Rewcastle-Brown in defamation case
The judge said Clare Rewcastle-Brown's conduct had caused a bad perception of Sultanah Nur Zahirah and tarnished her majesty's reputation.
Tue Jun 04 2024
![Muhyiddin Yassin and Puad Zarkashi settle defamation lawsuit amicably Muhyiddin Yassin and Puad Zarkashi settle defamation lawsuit amicably](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41716959465_MuhyiddinYassinPu.jpg)
Muhyiddin Yassin and Puad Zarkashi settle defamation lawsuit amicably
The settlement was recorded as both parties had reached an agreement with agreed-upon conditions.
Wed May 29 2024
![Rosmah obtains judgment in default against TikToker Rosmah obtains judgment in default against TikToker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/71711440876_TBROSMAHMANSORj.jpg)
Rosmah obtains judgment in default against TikToker
The Court granted Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor's application after the defendant failed to enter an appearance against the defamation suit.
Tue May 28 2024
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025
![Hollywood boosts female leads but lags in people of color, report finds Hollywood boosts female leads but lags in people of color, report finds](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739340361_TBCYNTHIA.jpg)
Hollywood boosts female leads but lags in people of color, report finds
Out of the top 100 movies in 2024, more than half featured a story centered on a female actor as a lead or co-lead.
Sat Feb 15 2025
![Tesla robotaxis by June? Musk turns to Texas for hands-off regulation Tesla robotaxis by June? Musk turns to Texas for hands-off regulation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/51739271639_robotaxi.jpg)
Tesla robotaxis by June? Musk turns to Texas for hands-off regulation
Nothing in Texas law would stop Tesla from launching a robotaxi service.
Sat Feb 15 2025
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Is AI making us stupider? Maybe, according to one of the world’s biggest AI companies
AI should be used as a tool to enhance, not replace, critical thinking.
Sat Feb 15 2025
![Cyber threat: Don’t talk to strangers, no longer relevant? Cyber threat: Don’t talk to strangers, no longer relevant?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739421740_CyberThreat.jpg)
Cyber threat: Don’t talk to strangers, no longer relevant?
Today, children in the digital age can interact with anyone online, exposing them to various security risks.
Sat Feb 15 2025
![What is Trump doing - and not doing - to tackle the US debt? What is Trump doing - and not doing - to tackle the US debt?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/51738318245_Trump.jpg)
What is Trump doing - and not doing - to tackle the US debt?
The US has run budget deficits every year since 2001, spending more than it collects and steadily increasing its debt.
Sat Feb 15 2025
![DeepSeek: how China’s embrace of open-source AI caused a geopolitical earthquake DeepSeek: how China’s embrace of open-source AI caused a geopolitical earthquake](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71738907294_TBDeepseek.jpg)
DeepSeek: how China’s embrace of open-source AI caused a geopolitical earthquake
DeepSeek's rise embodies the govts push for open-source collaboration while remaining deeply embedded within a state-guided AI ecosystem.
Sat Feb 15 2025
![Judges to consider barring Musk's DOGE team from government systems Judges to consider barring Musk's DOGE team from government systems](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/81739533232_ElonMusk.jpg)
Judges to consider barring Musk's DOGE team from government systems
The states alleged that Musk's team has no legal authority to access payment systems with sensitive data of millions of Americans
Sat Feb 15 2025
![[COLUMNIST] Time to UN-Seat US on the UN Security Council [COLUMNIST] Time to UN-Seat US on the UN Security Council](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] Time to UN-Seat US on the UN Security Council
Why not withdraw from the most powerful international forum of all - the United Nations Security Council?
Fri Feb 14 2025
![PM calls for improvements to Sosma - Fahmi PM calls for improvements to Sosma - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739523348_FahmiFadzil.jpg)
PM calls for improvements to Sosma - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil says details will be presented by Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail in Parliament soon.
Fri Feb 14 2025