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Social Media User Given Four Days to Apologise to Fashion Entrepreneur
A High Court judge has ordered a social media user to publish an apology to a fashion entrepreneur in two newspapers after the defendant explained difficulties in complying with a previous court directive.
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The High Court has given a social media user four days to submit an apology to a fashion entrepreneur following clarifications provided to the court regarding non-compliance with an earlier order.
Justice Vikneshvra Rau issued the directive after hearing submissions from the defendant, who cited challenges in fulfilling the original court instruction. The judge determined that a fresh timeline was warranted to allow the defendant adequate opportunity to comply with the apology requirement.
The apology must be published in two newspapers as part of the court-ordered resolution. The case highlights ongoing disputes between social media users and business owners over online statements and their legal consequences in Malaysia.
The four-day window represents a final opportunity for the defendant to comply with the judicial order. Failure to meet this deadline could result in further legal action or contempt of court proceedings.
This matter underscores the courts' commitment to protecting individuals' reputations while balancing considerations of practicality and fairness in digital age disputes.