LAU YUN ZHEN v JAMES SOO YA GE

jb-12b-2-10-2024 High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) 7 September 2025 • JB-12B-2-10/2024 • 5 min read

Catchwords

Defamation Claim – Defendant’s appeal against decision of Sessions Court – Principles Applicable as to Appellate Intervention – Section 73A (A) of the Evidence Act 1950 – Award of Global Damages neither excessive nor exorbitant

Judges (1)

Kalyana Kumar Sockalingam Delivered

Counsel (4)

C.K. Yap & Partners Firm K.P. Low & Co. Firm Low Khim Piow Counsel Respondent Yap Che Kai Counsel Appellant

Parties (2)

James Soo Ya Ge Respondent Lau Yun Zhen Appellant

Case Significance

LAU YUN ZHEN v JAMES SOO YA GE is a High Court (Mahkamah Tinggi) decision dated September 7, 2025 (citation: jb-12b-2-10-2024). The case was decided by Kalyana Kumar Sockalingam.

What was the outcome of LAU YUN ZHEN v JAMES SOO YA GE?

LAU YUN ZHEN v JAMES SOO YA GE is a High Court decision dated September 7, 2025. The case was heard by Kalyana Kumar Sockalingam. See the full judgment for details.

Statutes Cited

Evidence Act 1950 (Cap 56)

Judgment

Read the full judgment on the official Malaysia Courts portal.

Read on eJudgment

Source: eJudgment (jb-12b-2-10-2024)