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Defamation Case: Harris Salleh vs. Shafie Apdal by Teng Puiyee is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document is a 3-page court judgment regarding a defamation suit brought by Datuk Harris Mohd. Salleh against several media defendants. The plaintiff alleges he was defamed by an article that accused him of unlawfully obtaining land belonging to the state during his time as Chief Minister. The defendants argue the statements were covered by qualified privilege as fair reporting of comments made by a politician at a public meeting. The judge notes procedural issues with the plaintiff

Author

Teng Puiyee

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EN