18/06/2026 08:01 (UTC)
Malaysian court upholds decision that former PM defamed ex-finance minister
PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), 18/06/2026.- Chetan Jethwani (L), lawyer of the former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin, arrives at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya, Malaysia, 18 June 2026. The Malaysia court of appeal upheld a decision that former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin defamed former Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng regarding the tax-exempt status of an Islamic philanthropic organization, however the court reduced the amount of damage awarded to only MYR 450,000 (euro 95,200 euros). (Malasia) EFE/EPA/FAZRY ISMAIL
