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KUALA LUMPUR : The High Court here has dismissed a defamation suit filed by Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh against former inspector-general of police Tan Sri Musa Hassan over remarks he made during a forum at Universiti Teknologi Mara four years ago.
JC Arziah further said that the constitutional right to freedom of expression must be robustly protected, especially in matters of public interest and statements made during privileged occasions. "He had no control over publication. The publication statistics reveal less than one per cent engagement rate, no negative comments directed at the plaintiff, and no evidence of widespread dissemination. The publication was clearly by UiTM, not the defendant, and he had no control over it," she said.
"Importantly, there is no clear evidence of malice, as the defendant based his statements on academic analysis , spoke within the context of broader national security concerns, and had no control over the publication of his remarks," she added.Yeoh's counsel Lim Wei Jiet said when contacted that he had instructions to appeal the decision and would do so immediately.
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