Muhyiddin Loses Defamation Case To Lim

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Post on Nov 08, 2024

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Muhyiddin Takes a Hit: Court Rules in Favor of Lim Kit Siang in Defamation Case

Remember that time Muhyiddin called Lim Kit Siang a "racist" back in 2020? Yeah, that didn't go so well for him. The High Court just ruled in favor of Lim in the defamation case, meaning Muhyiddin's gonna have to pay up.

What happened? It all started when Muhyiddin, then Prime Minister, was campaigning for the 2020 General Election. He threw some shade at Lim, saying his "Malay-first" policies were a sign of racism. Lim, not one to be quiet, took Muhyiddin to court for defamation, claiming the accusation was false and damaging to his reputation.

The judge wasn't buying it. In a rather spicy verdict, the court said Muhyiddin's statement was "false, baseless, irresponsible, reckless, and malicious." Yikes! The court also said that Muhyiddin didn't provide any evidence to back up his claims, which kind of puts the whole thing in a bad light.

So, what's next? Well, Muhyiddin's gotta cough up some cash to compensate Lim for the damages caused. The exact amount is still being figured out, but it's gonna be a hefty sum. It's a pretty big blow to Muhyiddin's reputation, especially after the court called him out for spreading false accusations.

This whole situation has got people talking. The public reaction has been pretty mixed. Some are happy to see Lim get justice, while others think the whole case was unnecessary. But one thing's for sure: this case is a reminder that words have consequences, especially when they come from those in power.

Let's be real, this is just another chapter in the ongoing political drama in Malaysia. It's a reminder that politicians are just human, and they sometimes make mistakes, especially when it comes to throwing shade at each other. But hey, at least we have some juicy court battles to keep us entertained, right?