The ‘Malaysiakini’ decisions in the Federal Court — what the judges decided and why it matters

News outlet Malaysiakini on Friday found itself held liable and fined RM500,000 by the Federal Court for the contemptuous comments of five readers that were hosted on its website in June 2020. With a seven-member panel at the Federal Court examining the case, there was a split decision as six judges found Malaysiakini guilty of contempt of court for … Continue reading The ‘Malaysiakini’ decisions in the Federal Court — what the judges decided and why it matters