Court decision on Govt right to sue slammed by both sides of the political divide

PETALING JAYA: Both members of the ruling coalition, as well as the opposition, have come together to criticise the Federal Court’s landmark judgment allowing the government to sue individuals for defamation, saying that this will stifle criticism and the freedom of expression.

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Hanipa Maidin (pic) said no government should be given the right to sue for defamation.