17/07/2026
Lim Guan Eng v Ruslan bin Kassim and another appeal [2021] MLJU 226 (Federal Court case)
Principles obtained from this case :
The significance of this case is that the Federal Court has provided a clearer and better picture in regards to the defamation action taken by an individual who holds either a political or governmental position in which the Federal Court has highlighted that such individuals have the right to file for defamation either under his official position or his personal capacity provided that all of the defamation elements are established.