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Court orders Umno Youth leader to pay RM250,000 over Teresa Kok defamation
The Malacca High Court has ruled against the Umno Youth chief in a defamation case brought by the DAP politician, ordering him to pay damages and remove the offending statements from social media.
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The Malacca High Court has ordered Umno Youth leader Muhammad Akmal Saleh to pay RM250,000 in damages to DAP politician Teresa Kok over defamatory statements made against her.
In addition to the monetary award, the court has directed Akmal to remove all defamatory posts from his social media platforms and refrain from making similar allegations in the future.
The case centers on statements posted by Akmal that the court found to be false and damaging to Kok's reputation. The DAP lawmaker had pursued legal action to address the online accusations.
The judgment represents a significant legal victory for Kok and underscores judicial measures being taken against defamation on social media platforms in Malaysia. The ruling reinforces the court's position on protecting individuals from false and malicious online statements.
As the head of Umno Youth, the party's youth wing, Akmal's involvement in the case has drawn attention to the broader issue of political figures using social media to make unsubstantiated claims against opponents.