Social media user given 4 days to apologise to fashion entrepreneur
High Court orders J Vikneshvra Rau to publish apology in two newspapers after he explains difficulties in complying with an earlier order.
In a recent legal proceeding, a social media user named J Vikneshvra Rau was compelled to publish an apology to fashion entrepreneur Christy Ng and her company, Christy Ng Sdn Bhd, in two newspapers within four days. The court's order came about after Rau posted defamatory statements about Ng's business practices on his Threads account in November of the previous year.
Justice Arziah Apandi made the ruling during committal proceedings, noting that while the plaintiffs had not proven beyond reasonable doubt that Rau was in contempt of the court order, his financial difficulties warranted a more lenient approach. Rau, 36, claimed financial hardship, citing outstanding bank loans and other commitments, but the court found his explanation lacking and directed him to prepare and publish an apology immediately.
The plaintiffs were also ordered to cover the publication costs upfront, with Rau responsible for reimbursing them once notified. Failure to comply would result in further court appearances, potentially leading to imprisonment or fines. The suit stemmed from Rau's November 2022 post on Threads, where he criticized Ng's business practices.
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