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A Malaysian court has found social media personality Caprice liable for defaming philanthropist Ebit Lew, ordering a public apology and RM200,000 in damages in a significant ruling for online conduct.
Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor has taken legal action against DAP deputy chairman Nga Kor Ming and two others, issuing letters of demand over allegations that his remarks were misrepresented.
Perlis Mufti Datuk Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin has secured a RM250,000 damages award from the High Court following a successful defamation suit against a Facebook account owner over posts falsely connecting him to GISBH Holdings.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's legal representatives have given PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim a 48-hour deadline to respond to defamation allegations, with court proceedings threatened if the matter remains unresolved.
Kuala Lumpur businesswoman Sofia Rini Buyong is slated to be charged with criminal defamation at the magistrate's court, stemming from allegations of making defamatory statements.
Sofia Rini Buyong is set to appear in court to face defamation charges related to allegations made against Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. She faces potential imprisonment and financial penalties if convicted.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has ruled that banks cannot pursue libel claims against parties serving court orders, citing risks to judicial enforcement and the justice system's integrity.