18/06/2026 08:01 (UTC)
Malaysian court upholds decision that former PM defamed ex-finance minister
PUTRAJAYA (Malaysia), 18/06/2026.- Chetan Jethwani (R), lawyer of the former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin, walks with Guok Ngek Seong (L), lawyer of former finance minister Lim Guan Eng, 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
