18 Questions
What is required for an action in slander?
A statement spoken or conveyed in non-permanent form
What must a person prove to make slander actionable?
Pecuniary loss or estimated loss
What type of slander is actionable without proof of special damage?
Slander of a woman's chastity
What is a requirement for both libel and slander?
A defamatory statement
What is an example of slander?
A loud accusation in a public place
What is the purpose of the defamation act?
To provide a framework for proving slander
What is the definition of defamation based on Malaysian case law and English common law?
A communication of a statement that may give an individual or business a negative image
What is the main difference between libel and slander?
Libel is in written form, while slander is in spoken form
What are the elements that need to be satisfied in an action for libel?
The defamatory statement is made or conveyed by written or printed words, concerns the plaintiff, and is published to a person other than the plaintiff
Which of the following is an example of libel?
A written article published in a newspaper
What is the purpose of Section 3 of the Civil Law Act 1956?
To apply the English common law of defamation in Malaysia as at 7 April 1956
What is the term for defamation in temporary form?
Slander
What is a defamatory statement?
A statement that tends to lower a person in the estimation of right thinking members of society
What are the two methods of interpreting allegedly defamatory statements?
By natural and ordinary meaning, and by innuendo
What is the 'natural and ordinary meaning' of words?
All of the above
What does 'innuendo' refer to in the context of defamatory statements?
Words with special meaning only to those with knowledge of special background or facts
Why might the statement 'kenny recently purchased a luxurious bungalow worth RM10 million' be considered defamatory?
Because it implies kenny is a corrupt civil servant
What is the purpose of interpreting allegedly defamatory statements?
To determine if the statement causes harm to a person's reputation
Test your understanding of defamation law, including the definition of a defamatory statement and the methods of interpreting allegedly defamatory words. Learn about the legal implications of defamation and how it can affect individuals and their reputation.
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