World · Malaysia Bureau
Blogger's bid to suspend RM280,000 payment to Guan Eng fails
A High Court has dismissed a blogger's application to stay a payment order, finding insufficient grounds for the suspension. The decision relates to a financial obligation to the son of a former senior government official.
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A Malaysian High Court has rejected an attempt by a blogger to suspend a RM280,000 payment obligation, ruling that no exceptional circumstances warranted such relief. The court found the applicant had failed to present compelling reasons to justify the postponement of the financial order. The case centres on a payment dispute involving the blogger and a member of a prominent political family. The High Court's decision upholds the original payment directive, leaving the blogger liable for the full amount. Legal observers note the ruling underscores the courts' strict approach to stay applications, requiring applicants to demonstrate material grounds beyond mere financial difficulty.