AGC must reconsider contempt action against news portal, say ex-Bar chiefs
Top lawyers argue legal system should not hold media outlets responsible for comments unless they fail to act on complaints.
· 3 years ago
Malaysiakini applies to set aside A-G’s contempt action
It is not possible to directly moderate comments, says news portal's editor-in-chief.
· 3 years ago
A-G gets leave to cite Malaysiakini for contempt over readers’ comments
News site also under probe for publishing remarks that have 'demeaned' the judiciary.
· 3 years ago · 3 comments
Malaysiakini under investigation, faces contempt of court over readers’ comments
Attorney-General Idrus Harun alleges 5 posts demeaned, tarnished judiciary, reports Malaysiakini.
· 3 years ago · 5 comments
Malaysiakini fails in bid to overturn contempt conviction, fine
Federal Court not persuaded by counsel’s submissions on issues pertaining to allegations of breach of natural justice.
· 2 years ago
Apex court dismisses Malaysiakini’s appeal in gold mining firm’s suit
This is over the publication of defamatory articles relating to Raub Australian Gold Mining Sdn Bhd’s activities in Bukit Koman.
· 2 years ago
Home Ministry to summon Malaysiakini, China Press
This is over their ‘inacurate’ articles on deputy IGP’s remarks on a rape threat made against 17-year-old schoolgirl.
· 2 years ago · 2 comments
Criticising court decision not seditious, says Guan Eng
Party leader states the judiciary silencing differences of opinion is curbing freedom of speech.
· 3 years ago
No date yet for contempt verdict on Malaysiakini, Steven Gan
A-G initiates proceedings against portal, editor-in-chief over readers’ comments deemed contemptuous of chief justice.
By Bede Hong · 3 years ago
Federal Court to hear Malaysiakini’s review against contempt ruling on October 12
News portal wants apex court to rehear contempt application.
· 2 years ago