PUTRAJAYA: Blogger Murray Hunter and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) have recorded a Consent Order in the settlement of a defamation suit.
The Order formalises the settlement of the suit brought against Hunter by the MCMC and was issued by the Shah Alam High Court in online proceedings before Justice Noor Hayati Mat.
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In a statement on Thursday (Feb 5), the MCMC clarified that the Consent Order was an integral component of a comprehensive Settlement Agreement dated Jan 12, mutually agreed upon by both parties.
The Settlement Agreement also resolves related criminal proceedings against Hunter in Thailand, which stemmed from the same publications.
"The Consent Order was entered following Hunter’s public apology and removal of the said defamatory publications from his online platforms.
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"Murray Hunter has also reaffirmed his undertaking in the Consent Order not to repeat the publication of the said defamatory statements or similar content concerning MCMC and related parties," the statement read.
MCMC has reiterated that it views the dissemination of false and defamatory statements with the utmost seriousness, and remains committed to taking all necessary and appropriate measures to safeguard its institutional integrity and to ensure accountability for any such reckless and irresponsible publications. – Bernama
