Defamation law reform: The defence of fair comment

This Malaysian Bar webinar explores the defence of fair comment, a bedrock of free speech.

The discourse covers the following areas:

• The importance of the defence of fair comment
• An overview of the defence as it is applied in the Malaysian setting
• What reforms we can introduce to the defence of fair comment

Speakers

• Rajan Navaratnam, barrister-at-law
• Munita Kaur, partner at a law firm

Moderators: Saraswathy Shirke Deo and Muhammad Adam Abdullah

AGENDA RAKYAT - Lima perkara utama

1. Tegakkan maruah serta kualiti kehidupan rakyat
2. Galakkan pembangunan saksama, lestari serta tangani krisis alam sekitar
3. Raikan kerencaman dan keterangkuman
4. Selamatkan demokrasi dan angkatkan keluhuran undang-undang
5. Lawan rasuah dan kronisme

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