against Batu MP P. Prabakaran for allegedly defaming the former federal territories deputy minister's visit to New Zealand during the Covid-19 pandemic, three years ago.
Zulqarnain in his judgment said the defendant disputed the plaintiff's vacation for 55 days in New Zealand, as it took place at a time when the Movement Control Order was being enforced due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “What’s more, at the time, Parliament was also suspended because there was an emergency. Due to that, the court finds the plaintiff’s defamation claim untenable and therefore dismisses the plaintiff’s suit with costs of RM18,000,“ he said when delivering the judgement during an online proceedings today.
In his statement of claim, Santhara said that the defendant held a press conference outside the New Zealand High Commission on March 17, 2021, between 9.30 am and 2 pm, and issued untrue and false information about the plaintiff's responsibilities as a deputy minister.
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