Blogger fails to strike out defamation suit

Malaysiakini (5/11/2007): An application by popular blogger Ahirudin Attan to strike out an amended defamation suit filed against him by The New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd and a few senior executives of the company was dismissed with costs today.

Senior Assistant Registrar Siti Aishah Abdul Rashid made the decision in her chambers after scrutinising Ahirudin’s application and submissions from both parties, reported Bernama today. (Full report)