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  "id": 16593161,
  "title": "Court orders Threads user to publish apology to Christy Ng within 4 working days",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/court-orders-threads-user-to-publish-apology-to-christy-ng-within-4",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T11:12:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1564075/court-orders-threads-user-publish-apology-christy-ng-within-4-working"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Threads user, J. Vikneshvra Rau, has been ordered by the High Court in Kuala Lumpur to publish an apology to fashion entrepreneur Christy Ng within four working days. The 36-year-old, who operates the account archnionverse, must prepare the apology statement in both Malay and English newspapers, with the contents satisfactory to Ng. The user must also cover the publication costs, which could later be recovered from him. If he fails to pay, the costs will be added to the existing sum ordered by the court. If he does not comply by November 2, he may face contempt proceedings, which could include imprisonment or a fine. Judge Arziah Mohamed Apandi ruled during committal proceedings against Vikneshvra, who had missed an earlier hearing. She found merit in his account of financial difficulties, noting his severe financial situation and life mishaps. Vikneshvra informed the court that he had only RM50 in his digital wallet, was four months behind on his apartment loan instalments, and had defaulted on his car loan. He claimed he earned only RM150 from resume-writing work, which had been affected by the case coverage. He also said his family had disowned him, and his wife had left him. Despite his dire situation, Vikneshvra expressed willingness to comply with the court's order, as he has no income but is willing to pay for the apology in the newspaper.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has ordered a Threads user sued for defamation by fashion entrepreneur Christy Ng to publish an open apology to her in Malay and English newspapers within four working days.",
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