Did Utusan Malaysia print an apology on the same day of the lawsuit?

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Utusan Malaysia Issued an Apology on the Same Day Lim Kit Siang Filed a Lawsuit

On September 27, Utusan Malaysia printed an apology to DAP leaders on the same day that DAP's Lim Kit Siang initiated a lawsuit against Utusan Melayu. The lawsuit stems from an article that alleged Lim Kit Siang had manipulated the party's central executive committee (CEC) election.
Lawsuit Filed Over Allegations of Election Manipulation

Lim Kit Siang filed a lawsuit against Utusan Melayu on September 27, citing a libelous article published on August 18. His lawyer, Gobind Singh Deo, stated that the article contained repeated information from an alleged book quoting a Father Augustus Chen, whose existence and statements the defence team challenged. The lawsuit specifically contested allegations regarding 753 delegates not receiving notice and the presence of over 500 phantom voters from Penang.
Booklet Alleged Irregularities in CEC Election

A 16-page booklet that surfaced in Penang the previous month contained claims of irregularities and vote manipulation in the DAP's CEC election. These allegations suggested that the election process was skewed to place allies of Lim Kit Siang and his son, DAP secretary-general Lim Guan Eng, onto the committee. The Registrar of Societies had initiated a probe into these issues following complaints from party members.
Apology Issued on the Same Day of Legal Action

On the same day the lawsuit was filed, Utusan Malaysia published an apology to DAP leaders. This apology was related to a separate article, distinct from the one that formed the basis of Lim Kit Siang's legal action. Gobind Singh Deo indicated that the legal team was offering Utusan a chance to present evidence in court regarding the damaging article published about Lim Kit Siang.
Damages Sought for Libelous Article

The writ of summons filed by Lim Kit Siang seeks general damages, including aggravated and/or exemplary damages, for the libelous content of the article. The legal action underscores the seriousness with which the DAP leadership views the accusations published by Utusan Melayu concerning the integrity of their internal elections.

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