DATUK HARRIS MOHD SALLEH vs DATUK YONG TECK LEE & ANOR

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2017 MarsdenLR 1338

FEDERAL COURT PUTRAJAYA
DATUK HARRIS MOHD SALLEH – Appellant
Versus
DATUK YONG TECK LEE & ANOR – Respondent

Table of Content
1. the case involves an appeal concerning defamation related to statements made about the causes of an aircraft crash. (Para 1 , 3)
2. defamation arose from statements about a historical tragedy involving public figures. (Para 2 , 4 , 5)
3. background on the controversial statements made by the defendants following a high-profile speech. (Para 6)
4. qualified privilege must be carefully assessed concerning the truth of allegations. (Para 10 , 12 , 34)
5. the appeal centers on the proper application of the qualified privilege defense in defamation cases. (Para 19 , 22 , 32)
6. final verdict includes an allowance of damages awarded to the plaintiff. (Para 73 , 84)

[1] In this judgment, the parties will be referred to as they were in the proceeding in the High Court.

[2] This case concerns the plaintiffs appeal against the decision of the Court of Appeal on 18 November 2013 reversing the decision of the High Court which had, on 29 February 2012 allowed the plaintiffs claim for libel against the defendants, and awarded the plaintiff a global sum of RM1 million for compensatory, aggrieved and exemplary damages.

[3] The leave to appeal to this Court was granted on the following q

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2017 MarsdenLR 1338

FEDERAL COURT PUTRAJAYADATUK HARRIS MOHD SALLEH – AppellantVersusDATUK YONG TECK LEE & ANOR – Respondent

FEDERAL COURT PUTRAJAYA
DATUK HARRIS MOHD SALLEH – Appellant
Versus
DATUK YONG TECK LEE & ANOR – Respondent