What specific defamatory remarks did Lim Kit Siang allege?

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Specific Defamatory Remarks Alleged by Lim Kit Siang

Lim Kit Siang alleges that Tun Mohammed Hanif Omar made defamatory remarks stating that Lim had intentionally ordered the Democratic Action Party (DAP) to split Peninsular Malaysia into two. The alleged purpose of this action was to divide the Malay and Chinese populations. These remarks were purportedly made during a speech at a “Karamah Bangsa” convention held at Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Shah Alam, on September 6, 2018.
Alleged Statement at UiTM Convention

The core of the defamation claim centres on a statement attributed to Tun Mohammed Hanif Omar during the "Karamah Bangsa" convention. It is alleged that he claimed Lim Kit Siang had issued instructions for the DAP to pursue the division of Peninsular Malaysia. The stated intention behind this alleged directive was to foster a division between the Malay and Chinese communities.
Publication Across Media Platforms

Beyond the initial speech, the alleged defamatory statement was reportedly disseminated through various media channels. Specifically, it is claimed that the remarks were published in the Malay daily Sinar Harian. Furthermore, the statement was also published in the online news portals Malaysiakini and Free Malaysia Today, with the publication dates cited as September 6 and 7, 2018.
Legal Action and Amended Claim

Lim Kit Siang initiated legal proceedings by filing a suit against Tun Mohammed Hanif Omar, later amending his claim to include Syarikat Sinar Karangkraf Sdn Bhd as a second defendant. The legal action seeks a retraction of the alleged defamatory words, a public apology, and damages. An injunction is also sought to prevent the republication of these statements.

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