KL High Court Orders Ex-PM Muhyiddin to Pay RM1.35 Million to Lim Guan Eng for Defamation

The High Court has ordered Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to pay RM1.35 million in damages to Lim Guan Eng for defaming him over accusations of abusing his power in the cancellation of tax exemptions for the Albukhary Foundation.

Source: Sinar Harian

Muhyiddin was accused of posting defamatory statements

Guan Eng filed a lawsuit on March 27 last year, accusing Muhyiddin of posting defamatory statements on Facebook about him regarding the issue on March 9, 11, and 12, 2023.

Sinar Harian reported how the former Chief Minister of Penang also claimed that the statement implied he had abused his position and power by granting authority or instructing the Inland Revenue Board to impose taxes and penalties on the Albukhary Foundation.

Meanwhile, The Edge Malaysia reported that he claimed the statements made it seem like he was racist and purposely going after the Islamic organisation.

Source: The Edge Malaysia

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