MCMC, Aussie blogger settle defamation suit with consent order

BernamaPublished: Feb 5, 2026 3:11 AM

Murray Hunter and the MCMC today recorded a consent order before the High Court at Shah Alam, in proceedings conducted online before judge Noor Hayati Mat.

The order formalises the settlement of a defamation suit initiated by MCMC against Hunter. The suit concerned defamatory statements against the commission and related parties on his online platforms.

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