Court directs Tommy Thomas’ OS to be converted to civil suit and disposed off via full trial
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court here today has directed the originating summons (OS) filed by former attorney-general Tan Sri Tommy Thomas regarding an investigation report on the contents of his memoir titled ‘My Story: Justice In the Wilderness’, to be converted to a civil suit and disposed of via full trial. Judge Datuk Wan Ahmad […]
Richard Wee vs Wong King Wei: Kong’s Facebook statement considered defamatory
KUCHING: Incumbent Padungan assemblyman, Wong King Wei, told the High Court here today (Nov 18) that the statement of special assistant to Sarawak Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Micheal Kong on social media last year concerning Sarawak Federation of Chinese Associations (SFCA) president, Datuk Richard Wee, was defamatory and involved personal interests. Wong, who was called […]
Tun Mohammed Hanif and Sinar apologise to Lim Kit Siang, civil suit settled
KUALA LUMPUR: Lim Kit Siang’s defamation suit against Tun Mohammed Hanif Omar and Sinar Karangkraf Sdn Bhd has been settled, after the former Inspector-General of Police and the company apologised to the veteran DAP leader at the High Court here today. Counsel Sangeet Kaur Deo, who represented Lim as the plaintiff, said the two defendants […]
Chong’s application to amend defence dismissed
KUCHING: The Kuching High Court today dismissed an application by the state Democratic Action Party (DAP) chairman Chong Chieng Jen to amend his defence involving a civil suit filed by the Sarawak government and State Financial Authority. Judicial Commissioner Christopher Chin also ordered the Sarawak government and State Financial Authority as well as Chong’s counsel […]
