How much damages must Perkasa and Ibrahim Ali pay Lim Guan Eng?

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Perkasa and Ibrahim Ali Ordered to Pay RM150,000 in Damages to Lim Guan Eng

The Federal Court has affirmed a RM150,000 damages award against Perkasa and its former president, Datuk Ibrahim Ali, in favour of Lim Guan Eng, the former chief minister of Penang. This decision, reached by a majority of two to one, reinstates a High Court order that had been modified by the Court of Appeal. In addition to the damages, Perkasa and Ibrahim Ali have also been ordered to pay RM50,000 in costs to Lim Guan Eng.
High Court Initially Awarded RM550,000 in Total Damages

The initial defamation lawsuit, filed by Lim Guan Eng against seven defendants including Perkasa and Ibrahim Ali, stemmed from statements published in October 2011. The High Court had initially ruled in favour of Lim, ordering a total of RM550,000 in damages. Specifically, Perkasa and Ibrahim Ali were directed to pay RM150,000 of this sum, with the remaining RM400,000 allocated against other defendants.
Court of Appeal Reduced Damages, Federal Court Restored High Court's RM150,000 Order

The Court of Appeal subsequently reduced the awarded damages. However, the Federal Court, in its majority decision, has now restored the High Court's original order for RM150,000 in damages to be paid by Perkasa and Ibrahim Ali. This restoration signifies a key outcome in the protracted legal battle initiated over the defamatory statements.
Defamation Lawsuit Filed Over Statements Published in October 2011

The legal proceedings were initiated following statements made by Perkasa's then information chief, Ruslan Kassim, which were published on Perkasa's website on October 1, 2011, and subsequently appeared in the New Sunday Times, Berita Minggu, and Mingguan Malaysia. Lim Guan Eng contended that these statements tarnished his reputation and falsely accused him of treason by revealing national secrets. He sought RM150 million in damages, alongside apologies and an undertaking from the publishers to refrain from similar defamatory statements.

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