CRIMINAL LAW– MALAYSIAN ANTI-CORRUPTION COMMISSION – POWER OF ARREST AND EXTENSION OF REMAND
The recent arrest of company directors and continued remand using Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code has sparked widespread unrest about the possible misuse of Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (“MACC”) power.
TORT – DEFAMATION
What is Defamation?
When there is a publication of a statement that lowers the reputation of another person.
How many types of defamation and what are they?
Two
What is Libel?
What is Slander?
Methods of interpreting the words in an allegedly defamatory statement?
What is Innuendo?
E.g. “Mr. A is enjoying his honeymoon with Mrs. X, who he married two weeks ago” may not appear to be defamatory in its ordinary meaning. However, if Mr. A is in fact married to someone other than Mrs. X, then the statement about Mr. A could be defamatory by way of innuendo to those who know the true story about Mr. A.
Elements of Defamation
What are the Defences for Defamation?
Factors that Taken into Account by Court in Assessing Damages
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