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HIGH COURT MALAYA KUALA LUMPUR
SELVA KUMAR SUPPIAH & ANOR – Appellant
Versus
GOBALAKRISHNAN NAGAPAN – Respondent
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| 1. plaintiffs introduced a defamation case against the defendant. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 2. allegations made via digital communication are the basis of the defamation suit. (Para 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 3. court evaluates whether statements are defamatory through a two-stage test. (Para 18 , 21 , 22 , 23 , 24 , 25) |
| 4. counterclaim found to lack merit and was ultimately waived. (Para 44 , 45 , 46 , 47 , 56) |
Preliminary
[1] The plaintiffs brought this defamation suit against the defendant, with the defendant filing a counterclaim against the plaintiffs. This is the judgment rendered following the trial.
[2] There are two plaintiffs in this case, a husband and wife. The plaintiff is an airline pilot who holds the position of Captain with Malaysian Airlines.
[3] At the material time, the 2nd plaintiff was a member of Parti Keadilan Rakyat ("PKR") and known in the political circle as 'Puchong Rani' since she lived in Puchong. Her educational background also includes a law degree.
[4] The defendant is a Malaysian politician. He became involved in politics in 1987 when he joined the Malaysian Indian Congress ("MIC"). In the twelve (12) years that
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