Defamation

Selangor BN info chief: Police will investigate Kedah MB ‘PAS leak’ accusationsSelangor BN info chief: Police will investigate Kedah MB ‘PAS leak’ accusations

Selangor BN info chief: Police will investigate Kedah MB ‘PAS leak’ accusations

Malaysia - The Kedah Mentri Besar, Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor, will be summoned to investigate an alleged defamation…

June 8, 2022
Muhyiddin is being sued by Zahid for defamation over court case intervention chargesMuhyiddin is being sued by Zahid for defamation over court case intervention charges

Muhyiddin is being sued by Zahid for defamation over court case intervention charges

Malaysia - Former deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has sued former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin…

April 6, 2022
After being sued for allegedly defaming PM, Agenda Daily owner claims his publication practices ethical journalismAfter being sued for allegedly defaming PM, Agenda Daily owner claims his publication practices ethical journalism

After being sued for allegedly defaming PM, Agenda Daily owner claims his publication practices ethical journalism

Malaysia - Muhamad Izwan Mohd Zubit, the owner of Agenda Daily Media Enterprise, said that he and his firm had…

April 2, 2022
Woman sued for defamation by MACC chief alleges stories against him came from verified sourcesWoman sued for defamation by MACC chief alleges stories against him came from verified sources

Woman sued for defamation by MACC chief alleges stories against him came from verified sources

Malaysia - K Lalitha, a senior researcher at the Centre for Combating Cronyism and Corruption (C4), stated that the content…

February 5, 2022
Khairy pursues defamation charges against Lokman Adam and Ustaz Abu SyafiqKhairy pursues defamation charges against Lokman Adam and Ustaz Abu Syafiq

Khairy pursues defamation charges against Lokman Adam and Ustaz Abu Syafiq

Malaysia - Because of the Covid-19 vaccines that were released on social media, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has launched a defamation…

February 4, 2022
Guan Eng, ex-Penang BN chief agree to settle defamation suitGuan Eng, ex-Penang BN chief agree to settle defamation suit

Guan Eng, ex-Penang BN chief agree to settle defamation suit

Malaysia - Former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng and former Penang Barisan Nasional chief Teng Chang Yeow have agreed…

November 12, 2021
Ex-girlfriend of South Korean star Kim Seon-ho to sue for death threats and slanderEx-girlfriend of South Korean star Kim Seon-ho to sue for death threats and slander

Ex-girlfriend of South Korean star Kim Seon-ho to sue for death threats and slander

Korea - Kim Seon Ho's ex-girlfriend, who publicly discussed their relationship on the internet, has chosen to file a lawsuit…

October 26, 2021
1MDB editor accused with criminal defamation of Terengganu Sultanah1MDB editor accused with criminal defamation of Terengganu Sultanah

1MDB editor accused with criminal defamation of Terengganu Sultanah

Clare Rewcastle-Brown, editor of the Sarawak Report, was prosecuted in absentia in Kuala Terengganu, the state capital of Terengganu, for…

September 24, 2021
Zahid files RM220 million defamation suit against MKiniZahid files RM220 million defamation suit against MKini

Zahid files RM220 million defamation suit against MKini

PETALING JAYA: Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, the president of Umno, has filed an RM220 million defamation suit against Malaysiakini for its…

March 27, 2021
A Significant Movement of Protesters Over Thailand’s Constitution DayA Significant Movement of Protesters Over Thailand’s Constitution Day

A Significant Movement of Protesters Over Thailand’s Constitution Day

One of the toughest royal defamation laws in the world protects Thailand's monarchy, making any criticism of the powerful King…

December 8, 2020