NST to apologise for ‘plot to destablise gov’t’ report
Malaysiakini.com | 13-Nov-2013 – It was a victory for responsible journalism in Malaysia today when mainstream daily New Straits Times (NST) had to bend to demands from four NGOs to apologise for publishing a fabricated story. The apology was part of the conditions set by polls reform movement Bersih 2.0, human rights group Suaram, Centre for […]
NSTP, reporter apologise to Ambiga and Bersih 2.0 over defamatory article – By Maizatul Nazlina
The Star Online | KUALA LUMPUR, 13-Nov-2013 : The New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd (NSTP) and its reporter apologised Wednesday in a High Court here to Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan and 14 Bersih 2.0 steering committee members over a defamatory article published last year. The group and its reporter Farrah Naz Karim also apologised to […]
NSTP tenders apology to end Bersih libel suit
themalaymailonline.com | KUALA LUMPUR, 13-Nov-2013 — Bersih will discontinue its defamation suit against the publisher of the New Straits Times after it agreed to apologise for allegedly linking the polls watchdog and three others to a purported plot to destabilise the government. The apology, which was read out in court today, will also be reproduced in […]
Bersih and three others withdraw defamation suit after NST apology
The Malaysian Insider | 13-Nov-2013 – The New Straits Times today apologised to electoral reforms coalition Bersih 2.0, human rights watchdog Suaram, the Centre for Independent Journalism and the Merdeka Centre over the publication of a report about them in September last year. The four non-governmental organisations had sued the newspaper for defamation as the […]
Four Suits Over Bersih Resolved After NSTP Makes Apology
Bernama.com.my | KUALA LUMPUR, 13-Nov-2013 — Four suits over an article on Bersih 2.0 published by the New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd (NSTP) were resolved Wednesday after the publishing company tendered an apology in the High Court. The suits were filed by Bersih chairman Datuk S. Ambiga and 14 Bersih 2.0 steering committee members, […]