Politics · Malaysia Bureau
Blogger Papagomo loses bid to block RM280,000 payment to Guan Eng
A Kuala Lumpur High Court has rejected an application for a stay order against payment of RM280,000 to former Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng and his son, ruling that the controversial blogger failed to demonstrate any special circumstances warranting the delay.
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The High Court decision marks a setback for blogger Papagomo's legal efforts to prevent the payment, which stems from an earlier court ruling against him. The court found insufficient grounds to justify halting the settlement, determining that no exceptional circumstances had been presented that would warrant overturning the original judgment.
The case centres on defamatory statements allegedly made by Papagomo regarding Lim Guan Eng and his son. The RM280,000 award represents damages ordered by the court in favour of the plaintiffs following legal proceedings against the blogger.
With the High Court's rejection of the stay application, the payment is expected to proceed as originally ordered. The decision underscores the court's position that the original judgment stands without legal impediment.
This development adds to Papagomo's ongoing legal troubles, as he has faced multiple defamation suits in recent years. The blogger, known for his provocative online commentary on Malaysian politics and public figures, has been a controversial figure in the country's digital discourse.