The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and Murray Hunter have settled a defamation suit via a consent order, following his public apology and removal of online content
PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission and author Murray Hunter have recorded a Consent Order before the High Court of Malaya at Shah Alam.
The order formalises the settlement of a defamation suit initiated by MCMC against the Australian blogger concerning statements on his online platforms.
In a statement, MCMC clarified this order is part of a comprehensive Settlement Agreement dated Jan 12, 2026.
The agreement also resolves related criminal proceedings against Hunter in Thailand stemming from the same publications.
MCMC stated the Consent Order followed Hunter’s public apology and removal of the defamatory publications.
“Murray Hunter has also reaffirmed his undertaking in the Consent Order not to repeat the publication of the said defamatory statements or similar content concerning MCMC and related parties,” it said.
The commission reiterated it views the dissemination of false and defamatory statements with utmost seriousness.
It remains committed to taking all necessary measures to safeguard its institutional integrity and ensure accountability.
During the online proceedings, MCMC was represented by its counsels Datuk Selva Mookiah and Nurshafiqa Balqish Jaffri.
Murray Hunter appeared in person, representing himself.
