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Federal Court orders Mkini to pay RM550k in mining company defamation suit
Hidir Reduan Abdul Rashid
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minority judgments are available, I strongly suggest everyone read them.
We based our views on public interest, emotions and common sense, but the decisions at the appellate courts are based purely on written law and case decisions. Unfortunately, interpretations can vary or diametrically oppose as in this case with a 3-2 majority.
This case is between two private parties, unlike the earlier
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Malaysiakini or ourselves into further trouble.
Malaysiakini, be brave, don t be disheartened. Public opinion is on your side. It seems only
Malaysiakini is being targeted among all the media. That speaks for itself. You are doing the right thing, speaking truth to power.
July 03, 2021
A general view of Malaysiakini s headquarters in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, February 19, 2021.
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KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia s highest court on Friday (July 2) ordered news portal Malaysiakini to pay 550,000 ringgit ($178,000) in damages for in a defamation case filed by a now-defunct Australian mining firm.
The ruling comes amid concern among activists about freedom of expression in Malaysia and is the latest against Malaysiakini, an independent publication that has often attracted scrutiny from authorities.
Malaysiakini was sued in 2012 for publishing several articles and videos about residents concerns over pollution allegedly linked to Raub Australian Gold Mine Sdn Bhd s gold mining operations in Malaysia. The company had said the articles were defamatory and malicious.
Federal Court orders Mkini to pay RM550k in mining company defamation suit
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Editor s Note: We take note of the comments by readers, urging Malaysiakini to accept donations in response to the judgment. We thank our readers for their generosity and support. We would not be able to publish without our subscribers. Nevertheless, we will maintain our decision, as we believe that the most important issue is to ensure
all of us get through this pandemic.
For those who wish to donate, we would like to appeal to you to channel the donation to the families who are struggling because of the pandemic. They need more help than Malaysiakini.