Defamation Fallout: Former Malaysian PM Fined $300,000
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin faces legal challenges, ordered by a court to pay over $300,000 due to a defamation case. This adds to his legal woes, with additional charges of sedition and corruption. Muhyiddin plans to appeal the court's decision.
The Kuala Lumpur High Court has commanded former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin to pay damages of over $300,000 to politician Lim Guan Eng in a defamation case, according to state media.
This court ruling serves as another legal quandary for Muhyiddin, who is already facing sedition charges and allegations of corruption.
Muhyiddin's legal representative plans to appeal the decision, disputing accusations concerning remarks made in Facebook posts against the ex-Finance Minister earlier this year.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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