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Malaysia's Court of Appeal has significantly reduced defamation damages awarded to DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng against former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, cutting the amount from RM1.05 million to RM450,000 in a landmark decision.
Malaysia's Court of Appeal has substantially reduced damages in a defamation case brought by DAP political adviser Lim Guan Eng against former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, slashing the award from RM1.05 million to RM450,000.
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Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has reaffirmed his party's standing within Perikatan Nasional, declaring that membership cannot be terminated without consensus. The assertion safeguards Bersatu's continued use of the coalition's branding and symbols.
Machang MP Wan Ahmad Fayhsal has raised alarm over Bersatu's stability, accusing party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin of mishandling internal disputes that threaten to destabilize the party.
Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has reaffirmed the party's commitment to remain within the Perikatan Nasional coalition, anchoring the decision on public acceptance of the political alliance.
A former adviser to Muhyiddin Yassin contends that Bersatu party cannot be arbitrarily expelled from Perikatan Nasional without unanimous approval from the coalition's presidential council, citing constitutional safeguards.
Bersatu supporters gathered in significant numbers to back Muhyiddin Yassin as the party prepares for crucial discussions on upcoming state elections and its coalition relationship with PAS.