13 Jan 2026
YEOH TSEOW SUAN MUSA BIN HAJI HASSAN
- Citation
- W-02(NCvC)(W)-2301-12/2024 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
- Court
- NCvC
- Case number
- W-02(NCvC)(W)-2301-12/2024 (Mahkamah Rayuan)
The Court of Appeal held the learned Judicial Commissioner erred: Derbyshire principle was misapplied and did not deprive the appellant of locus standi; the impugned statements were defamatory, referred to the appellant and were published; the respondent failed to particularise or prove justification, fair comment or qualified privilege (failed pleading, relied on inadmissible opinion and did not satisfy Reynolds/responsible journalism); appeal allowed, LJC judgment reversed, damages RM250,000 and costs RM60,000 awarded to appellant.