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    Case Update: Pleadings And Documents Filed In Court Proceedings Are Shielded By Absolute Privilege From Defamation

    Facts Chan Yoke Yee ("1st Respondent") is a businesswoman. The 2nd Respondent is a senior lawyer while, Kinta Riverfront Hotel & Suites Sdn Bhd ("Appellant") runs a hotel in Ipoh.
    MalaysiaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Zul Rafique & Partners
    Zul Rafique & Partners
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    Case Update: Landmark High Court Case In Relation To An Alleged Defamatory Statement Over Imessage

    Facts The claim was filed by Pushparajan (the ‘Plaintiff') for damages against Chin Wai Yee (the ‘Defendant') for a defamatory statement which was allegedly sent by the latter...
    MalaysiaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Zul Rafique & Partners
    Zul Rafique & Partners
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    Defamation: When A Drama Is Just A Drama

    It is common for fictional works to contain stylistic and creative choices and the use of artistic licence. The question arises whether there is a limit to such creativity where life events intersect with such creativity.
    MalaysiaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Shearn Delamore & Co.
    Shearn Delamore & Co.
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    Property - Whether Management Corporation Has The Locus Standi To Institute An Action In Defamation Under The Stata Titles Act 1985

    The appellants comprised of Amber Court Condominium's management corporation ("the MC") and 5 of its council members.
    MalaysiaReal Estate and Construction
    Jayadeep Hari & Jamil
    Jayadeep Hari & Jamil
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    Defamation - Whether The Photograph Mistakenly Published In A Newspaper Article Was Defamatory

    The respondent ("Kalairasi") sued the appellants ("PSSB") for defamation due to a misprint on an article in a newspaper known as Malaysia Namban (Sunday edition) owned and published by PSSB.
    MalaysiaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Jayadeep Hari & Jamil
    Jayadeep Hari & Jamil
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    The Law On Defamation Relating To Social Media

    In this day and age, everyone is on some form of social media, be it Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, etc.
    MalaysiaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    MahWengKwai & Associates
    MahWengKwai & Associates
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    Social Media Influencers: Honest Review v Defamation

    In today's digital world where opinions are shared as quickly as a tap on a screen, social media influencers have become the new voices of authority. With just a few clicks, influencers can make or
    MalaysiaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
    Azmi & Associates
    Azmi & Associates
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    The "Reynolds Public Interest Defence" And S.4 Of The UK Defamation Act 2013

    The Reynolds privilege is concerned to provide a proper degree of protection for responsible journalism when reporting matters of public concern.
    MalaysiaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    SKRINE
    SKRINE
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    Defamation vs Freedom Of Speech In Malaysia

    Pursuant to Article 10(1)(a) of the supreme law of the land viz. the Federal Constitution, it is well enunciated that every citizen has the right to freedom of speech and expressions.
    MalaysiaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    Kevin Wu & Associates
    Kevin Wu & Associates
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    The Basics Of Defamation Law In Malaysia

    The law presumes that a person is of good character, unless proven otherwise. If a statement about a person is defamatory and affects the reputation of that person...
    MalaysiaLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration
    MahWengKwai & Associates
    MahWengKwai & Associates

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