Federal Court dismisses NFCorp executive chairman's appeal in defamation suit against Rafizi


PUTRAJAYA: Former Pandan member of Parliament Mohd Rafizi Ramli is not liable for defaming National Feedlot Corporation Sdn Bhd ( NFCorp) executive chairman Datuk Seri Dr Mohamad Salleh Ismail and his company over his statements relating to alleged misuse of government funds, the Federal Court ruled on Thursday (April 21).

Following which, a three-man panel led by Chief Judge of Malaya Azahar Mohamed dismissed the appeals brought by Mohamad Salleh and his company and ordered him to pay cost of RM70,000 to Mohd Rafizi.

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