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Court of Appeal Cuts Guan Eng's Defamation Award Against Muhyiddin by More Than Half

The Court of Appeal has substantially reduced damages awarded to DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng in a defamation suit against former premier Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, slashing the amount from RM1.05 million to RM450,000.

By Syed Naguib · 18 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Court of Appeal upholds Lim's defamation victory against Muhyiddin, reduces total damages to RM450,000

Malaysia's Court of Appeal has upheld DAP leader Lim Kit Siang's defamation victory against former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, though it substantially reduced the damages awarded by lowering aggravated and exemplary damages components.

By Syed Naguib · 18 Jun 2026 · 4 min read