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Singapore's High Court has ordered Bloomberg to pay S$230,000 in damages to each of two senior ministers over a 2024 article examining luxury property transactions. The court found the report defamed the officials.
Justice Latifah Tahar has withdrawn from hearing a defamation appeal involving prominent lawyer Zaid Ibrahim and the Malaysian Bar. A fresh hearing date will be set by a new judicial panel.
A High Court has ordered Sin Chew Media Corporation Bhd to pay RM400,000 in damages to businessman Yeoh Ee Seong over a news report that falsely suggested his involvement in a lawyer's assault.
Lawyer Ang Woei Shang has flatly rejected defamation allegations from DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke, declaring his intent to contest the lawsuit and explore potential counterclaims in what could become a prolonged legal battle.
Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd has obtained a consent order from Shah Alam High Court against activist Abdul Razak Ismail over online posts concerning the demolition and redevelopment of Shah Alam Stadium, which MRCB claims caused economic harm.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has filed a police report against the distribution of an AI-generated video containing false and defamatory allegations targeting her, calling for stronger action against character assassination of women politicians.
The High Court has overturned an earlier acquittal of activist Badrul Hisham Shaharin and ordered him to present his defence against charges of defaming Sultan Ibrahim. The case centres on statements made two years ago regarding a claimed audience with political figures.
Sungai Besar Umno chief Datuk Seri Jamal Md Yunos has settled a RM66,600 judgment debt owed to DAP MP Teresa Kok, avoiding a public auction of his belongings scheduled to proceed in three days.
Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the creators of a docuseries about America's Next Top Model, alleging the production used selective editing to falsely portray her as knowing about a sexual assault on the show.