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.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Libel & Slander

Chapter 2: Commencing Action and Overview

Chapter 3: The Parties

Chapter 4: Defamatory Imputations

Chapter 5: Identification of the Plaintiff

Chapter 6: Publication & Republication

Chapter 7: Justification

Chapter 8: Fair Comment

Chapter 9: Absolute Privilege

Chapter 10: Statutory Qualified Privilege

Chapter 11: Qualified Privilege (Common Law)

Chapter 12: Express Malice

Chapter 13: Media Defences: Reynolds Defence of Responsible Journalism, Neutral Reportage

Chapter 14: Other Defences

Chapter 15: Slander of Goods, Slander of Title, Malicious Falsehood

Chapter 16: Remedies

Chapter 17: Procedure and Pleadings

Chapter 18: Trends in Past Awards

Chapter 19: Criminal Defamation