Apology on Threads but not in newspapers: Man faces contempt proceedings in Christy Ng defamation case

A man, J Vikneshvra Rau, is facing contempt of court proceedings in a defamation case involving fashion entrepreneur Christy Ng, according to Berita Harian. The High Court in Kuala Lumpur set a hearing for Monday to consider a committal application filed by Ng and Christy Ng Sdn Bhd against Rau, according to the statement from law firm Foong Cheng Leong & Co.

The controversy began with a social media post by Rau on his Threads account, @archnionverse, on November 4, which reportedly garnered significant attention. In February, the High Court entered a default judgment against Rau for failing to defend the lawsuit and ordered him to publish apologies in three newspapers and on his social media account. Despite posting an apology on Threads in March, Rau allegedly failed to comply with the newspaper publication requirement, leading to the recent court proceedings.

Ng and her company have maintained that Rau's continued non-compliance with the court's order constitutes contempt of court. The High Court is set to hear arguments and evidence from both sides before deciding on the matter.