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The Malaysian Army has completed an internal investigation into viral allegations linking a member to sexual offences, concluding the claims are inconsistent with factual evidence. The military has criticised the use of social media as an investigation tool.
Kuala Lumpur-based businesswoman Sofia Rini Buyong is scheduled to appear before magistrates tomorrow to answer criminal defamation charges stemming from an alleged statement.
A Johor Bahru-based engineering company has filed a defamation counter-suit against Steel Hawk Engineering, claiming the former partner executed a calculated public relations strategy to damage its reputation.
The Court of Appeal has scheduled a case management hearing for July 13 after Justice Latifah Tahar withdrew from presiding over the defamation appeal involving Zaid Ibrahim and lawyers. A new judicial panel will handle the matter.
DAP leader Anthony Loke has initiated legal proceedings against lawyer Ang Woei Shang, claiming the attorney made defamatory statements linking him to pig farming operations and organized crime networks.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has filed a police report after an AI-generated video making false allegations against her circulated online, calling for strong action against character assassination targeting women in politics.
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A scheduled court-ordered auction of 14 assets seized from Umno politician Jamal Yunos has been postponed after a RM66,600 cheque was submitted to settle part of Teresa Kok's defamation damages. The development signals ongoing attempts to resolve the high-profile dispute.
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Malaysia's Court of Appeal has substantially reduced defamation damages awarded to DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng against former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, cutting the award from RM1.05 million to RM450,000 in a significant legal setback.
Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the creators of an 'America's Next Top Model' documentary, alleging selective editing and manipulation distorted her statements about a sexual assault allegation.