2 Jul 2021
MKINI DOT COM & 3 ORS RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING SDN BHD
- Citation
- 02(f)-61-08/2018(W) (Mahkamah Persekutuan)
- Court
- f
- Case number
- 02(f)-61-08/2018(W) (Mahkamah Persekutuan)
Reportage is part of the Reynolds/qualified privilege family and need not be pleaded as a separate sui generis defence; the High Court correctly found the publications related to matters of public interest and that appellants either carried out responsible journalism or neutrally reported press conferences (reportage); Court of Appeal erred in imposing rigid pleading and independent‑expert verification requirements and in finding adoption/embellishment; therefore appeal is allowed, Court of Appeal orders set aside and High Court judgment restored.