Introduction

[1] The plaintiffs brought a defamation suit against the defendant, and the parties have gone through a full trial. On 14 August 2019, this Court dismissed the plaintiffs' claim. The reasons for the decision are set down as below.

Background Facts

The Plaintiffs' Case

[2] The 1st plaintiff is a company incorporated in Indonesia. The 1st plaintiff's nature of business is manufacturing, distributing and selling motorcycle helmets and related accessories under the brand name and style of "KYT".

[3] The 2nd plaintiff is a company incorporated in Malaysia. The 2nd plaintiff is the exclusive distributor and seller of the 1st plaintiff's products in Malaysia, especially the helmets with the brand name "KYT".

[4] The plaintiffs averred that on 14 October 2017, a posting in the Facebook account 'Durian Bikers' stated as follows:

"Last week's accident in JB, Malaysia 2 different helmets, 2 different outcomes - KYT Helmet user passed away. Pilot Helmet user survived. What do you make of this? Comment bel