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Muhyiddin ordered to pay Guan Eng RM1.35 mln for defamation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Brother of former Singapore PM ordered to pay $296,000 in defamation suit

Brother of former Singapore PM ordered to pay $296,000 in defamation suit

Lee Hsien Yang made defamatory allegations against two government ministers "of the gravest kind", wrote Justice Goh Yihan.
Fri May 24 2024
Violence against environmental journalists rises, UNESCO says

Violence against environmental journalists rises, UNESCO says

UNESCO listed in its report physical attacks such as injuries, arrests and harassment, legal actions, including defamation lawsuits.
Fri May 03 2024
Chegu Bard charged with making seditious, defamatory remarks

Chegu Bard charged with making seditious, defamatory remarks

Chegu Bard has claimed trial on two charges of making seditious remarks and defaming His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim.
Mon Apr 29 2024
Submission of RPGT form must be made via e-CKHT on MyTax portal from January 2025 - IRB

Submission of RPGT form must be made via e-CKHT on MyTax portal from January 2025 - IRB

Visit the website and log into MyTax by selecting the type of identification and entering your password, says IRB.
Mon Nov 25 2024
World Bank appoints Judith Green as country manager for Malaysia

World Bank appoints Judith Green as country manager for Malaysia

The newly created position will have Judith Green based in World Bank Group's inclusive growth and sustainable finance hub in Kuala Lumpur.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Australia PM plays down privacy fears of social media ban for children

Australia PM plays down privacy fears of social media ban for children

Anthony Albanese says social media firms would be required to destroy personal data used to verify ages of users.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Bursa Malaysia boosted by RM250.6 mil investments from local institutions last week

Bursa Malaysia boosted by RM250.6 mil investments from local institutions last week

Local institutions were the primary supporters of Bursa Malaysia for the fifth consecutive week.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Court orders return of 172 'Pride Collection' watches to the Swatch Group

Court orders return of 172 'Pride Collection' watches to the Swatch Group

High Court judge says the Home Ministry's seizure of the Pride watches was made without a warrant and was invalid.
Mon Nov 25 2024
New Zealand citizen poisoned by tainted alcohol in Laos returns home

New Zealand citizen poisoned by tainted alcohol in Laos returns home

Laos pledges to prosecute those responsible for the incident which has killed six tourists.
Mon Nov 25 2024
PM, Yoon hold talks on Malaysia-South Korea ties

PM, Yoon hold talks on Malaysia-South Korea ties

PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim meets with South Korean President Yoon Suek Yeol at the Yongsan Presidential Office.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Max Verstappen wraps up fourth straight driver's championship

Max Verstappen wraps up fourth straight driver's championship

Max Verstappen faces an even bigger, and more thrilling, battle to stretch the run to five in a row next year.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Israeli army orders Gaza City suburb evacuated, spurring new wave of displacement

Israeli army orders Gaza City suburb evacuated, spurring new wave of displacement

Families living in the targeted areas began fleeing their homes after nightfall.
Mon Nov 25 2024
Donald Trump Jr is helping his father pick the most controversial cabinet of modern times

Donald Trump Jr is helping his father pick the most controversial cabinet of modern times

Trump, who fiercely prizes loyalty, has long relied on family members for political advice, but which relative has his ear is known to vary.
Mon Nov 25 2024