Malaysiakini applies to set aside A-G’s contempt action
Editor-in-chief Steven Gan says as a matter of law, neither Malaysiakini nor he can be considered as having published the comments such that their publication on the portal can be attributed to them. – AFP pic, June 25, 2020.
MALAYSIAKINI has applied to set aside a Federal Court order that allowed Attorney-General Idrus Harun to commence contempt proceedings against the online news portal.Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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