The Tort of Defamation Concepts and Cases on Libel and Slander in Malaysia and Singapore

With the evolution of time and technological devices, defamatory matter today has acquired itself a more 'global presence'. Although the Law of Defamation has become more challenged but its principles remain valid- for 'cessante ratione legis cessat ipsa lex' (when the reason for the law ceases, the law itself ceases).
The Tort of Defamation is an authoritative specialist text covering various defamation situations occurring in context of the Malaysian and Singapore's landscape. The book examines the dual importance of the right of freedom of speech and expression on one hand, and the right to personal privacy.

Coverage includes:

• Opinions, comments and points of views against safeguarding reputations, character and conduct of person(s).
• Discussions on new arrears such as Defamation- the meaning under the Penal Code and Criminal Defamation.
• Types of remedies and damages available in defamation cases and etc.

Written by a highly regarded author, The Tort of Defamation provides all the key areas and general principles of defamation and is an essential reading for both practitioners and academics.