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J. Lee & CO
Law firm in Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
SUITE 1219, LEVEL 11 & 12, MENARA DUNGUN, 50490
4.713 Google reviewsMalaysian Bar registered
Best Defamation Lawyers in Malaysia (2026)
Compare defamation law firms across Malaysia. Every firm below is listed on the Malaysian Bar's legal directory.
4 firms·1 towns·1 with Google ratings·Updated July 2026
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Chambers OF Aminahtul Mardiah
Law firm in Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
L-05-02, JALAN SOLARIS, 50480
No Google reviews yetMalaysian Bar registered
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Khaliq Nazeri & CO.
Law firm in Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
NO. 23-2-S08, 2ND FLOOR, JALAN WANGSA DELIMA 5, 53300
No Google reviews yetMalaysian Bar registered
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No Google reviews yetMalaysian Bar registered
Defamation lawyers by town
Defamation law in Malaysia
4 Bar-registered firms across 1 town handle this in Malaysia. Defamation claims cover libel (written) and slander (spoken) that damage a person's or business's reputation, governed by the Defamation Act 1957. A defendant can rely on defences including justification (truth), fair comment, and qualified or absolute privilege. Firms below across Malaysia handle defamation matters.
Common questions
What defences are available to a defamation claim in Malaysia?
The main defences are justification (the statement is substantially true — a complete defence regardless of motive), fair comment on a matter of public interest, and privilege. Qualified privilege protects good-faith statements made to someone with a corresponding interest to receive them but fails if made with malice; absolute privilege covers narrow contexts like parliamentary and judicial proceedings.
How long do I have to sue for defamation in Malaysia?
Six years from the date the defamatory statement was published — not from when you found out about it.
Do I need to prove I was financially harmed to sue for defamation?
No — for most defamatory statements, damage is presumed once publication and the defamatory meaning are proven, without separately proving financial loss. A lawyer will assess the strength of your specific claim.