HIGH COURT (PULAU PINANG)
AZIZAN MD ARSHAD JC
GUAMAN SIBIL NO PA-23NCVC-11-02/2018
16 November 2022
JUDGMENTINTRODUCTION
[1] This court had on 27.10.2022 allowed the Plaintiff’s claim against all the Defendants for tort of defamation with costs. This is an Appeal against the decision of this Court. This judgment contains the reason for my decision.
[2] The Plaintiff was the only witness on his behalf and the Defendants have called 7 witnesses. The parties are referred to as they were in the High Court. The Plaintiff who is an advocates and solicitors, practicing under the name of Messrs Subramaniam and Shafiq.
[3] The First Defendant (“D1”) is the Senior Claims Manager of the Third Defendant which process and claims arising from motor and non-motor insurances policies.
[4] The Second Defendant (“D2”) was the Head of Claim Division and Seniors Sales Consultant in the Third Defendant until 20.09.2019.
[5] The Third Defendant (“D3”) is an Insurance Company under Companies Act 1965 and is the current employer of the D1 and previous employer of the D2.