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The application was withdrawn following Judicial Commissioner Kamaludin Md Said's appointment as a judge.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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024