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A Sepang Sessions Court has directed blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris, known as Papagomo, to present his defence against charges of publishing false information on Facebook regarding PKR lawmakers allegedly withdrawing support from PM Anwar Ibrahim.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to PAS deputy president Tuan Ibrahim to retract and apologise for allegations that he interfered in police investigations and the selection of Negeri Sembilan's ruler, or face legal proceedings.
The High Court in Shah Alam is scheduled to receive a medical update on Friday concerning former Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad's health status and ability to continue with his RM150 million defamation case against incumbent PM Anwar Ibrahim.
Two Singapore Cabinet ministers have won a defamation case against Bloomberg and its reporter over property transaction coverage, each receiving $230,000 in damages. The court found the publication made malicious false allegations.
Sofia Rini Buyong is scheduled to appear in court tomorrow facing defamation charges. Conviction could result in up to two years imprisonment, a fine, or both penalties combined.
Businesswoman Sofia Rini Buyong will appear before the magistrate's court in Kuala Lumpur tomorrow to face criminal defamation charges stemming from an alleged defamatory statement.
George Town-based lawyer Ang Woei Shang has categorically rejected defamation claims brought by DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke, announcing his resolve to mount a vigorous courtroom defence and explore potential counterclaims.