LIM KIT SIANG vs UTUSAN MELAYU (M) BHD

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2014 MarsdenLR 1176

HIGH COURT MALAYA KUALA LUMPUR
LIM KIT SIANG – Appellant
Versus
UTUSAN MELAYU (M) BHD – Respondent

Table of Content
1. defamation claims involve proving harm to reputation. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7)
2. key issues to be resolved in the case. (Para 8)
3. burden of proof lies with the plaintiff in defamation. (Para 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 18)
4. elements of defamation discussed. (Para 13)
5. defendant's arguments on qualifiers. (Para 16 , 19)
6. nature of terms used determines if statements are defamatory. (Para 20 , 25 , 39)
7. court's view on defamatory statements. (Para 22 , 23 , 31 , 32 , 33)
8. discussion on qualified privilege. (Para 40 , 41 , 43)
9. defendant may claim qualified privilege but must demonstrate responsible journalism. (Para 42 , 44 , 46 , 48)
10. findings on malice in publishing. (Para 56 , 58 , 62 , 63)
11. court's decision results in monetary damages for defamation. (Para 70)

[1] The Plaintiff's action against the Defendant is for defamation. The Plaintiff is a Member of Parliament for Gelang Patah. In 1966 he first joined the political party, Democratic Action Party ("DAP"), as a Political Secretary to the Secretary General of DAP. He is a prominent leader of the DAP, an opposition party, and has contested and won in several General Elections and State Elections sinc

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2014 MarsdenLR 1176

HIGH COURT MALAYA KUALA LUMPURLIM KIT SIANG – AppellantVersusUTUSAN MELAYU (M) BHD – Respondent

Cases Referred (4)

HIGH COURT MALAYA KUALA LUMPUR
LIM KIT SIANG – Appellant
Versus
UTUSAN MELAYU (M) BHD – Respondent