Defamation Principles & Procedure in Singapore & Malaysia, Second Edition
This book simplifies a very specialised area of law and considers the latest cases in Singapore and Malaysia. It provides a step-by-step guide and explanation on procedure and pleadings for Singapore and Malaysia. The book also has a chapter for defences open to the media as well as the Reynolds Defence & Neutral Reportage Defence which has gained traction in Malaysia and elsewhere.
This is the only legal textbook on the law of defamation in Singapore and Malaysia. Not only does it explain various aspects of the law of defamation, it also provides guidance on procedure and pleadings.
The first edition of this textbook has been cited by many courts in Singapore and Malaysia, including the Federal Court in Malaysia and the Court of Appeal in Singapore.
This is the only defamation textbook which provides a step-by-step guide on procedure and pleadings for Singapore and Malaysia.
A litigator of more than 30 years, Doris Chia is recognised as a leading authority on defamation law in Singapore. She has handled many high-profile defamation cases both in and out of court. Doris has also previously authored three other legal textbooks: Halsbury’s Laws of Singapore Volume 8(2A) – Defamation (2020 Issue, LexisNexis), Defamation: Principles and Procedure in Singapore and Malaysia (LexisNexis 2016) and Evans on Defamation in Singapore and Malaysia (3rd edn, LexisNexis 2008). Doris’ defamation textbooks have been cited by many courts including the Federal Court in Malaysia and the Court of Appeal in Singapore. Doris advises media agencies and trains journalists on defamation and media law in Singapore.