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Teresa awarded RM250,000 in defamation case against Umno Youth chief
The High Court in Melaka has ruled in favour of Teresa in a halal certification dispute, ordering Umno Youth chief Akmal to pay damages and remove defamatory social media posts.
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Teresa has secured a RM250,000 damages award from the High Court in Melaka following a defamation suit against Umno Youth chief Akmal over halal certification remarks. The court also directed Akmal to remove the defamatory statements from his social media platforms and ordered him to bear RM50,000 in legal costs incurred by Teresa. The judgment concludes a legal battle centred on allegations made by Akmal regarding halal certification matters. Akmal has been instructed to comply with the court's orders, which include the immediate takedown of the contentious posts. The case marks a significant outcome in defamation proceedings involving a senior political figure and highlights the legal consequences of unsubstantiated claims made through social media channels.