(Dec 17): The Malaysian High Court has granted more than RM11 million ($3.6 million) in damages to The Edge Communications for losses incurred following the three-month suspension of two of its publications three years ago.
According to an online report by The Star, Deputy Registrar Norazlin Othman awarded the damages totalling RM11,260,350 and a 4% interest from July 27, 2015, until full settlement.
She made no order as to cost.
The Home Ministry suspended the publishing permit of The Edge Weekly and The Edge Financial Daily for three months from July 27, 2015 over publication of report relating to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).
On Sept 21, 2015, the High Court quashed the suspension order after allowing The Edge's judicial review application.
The court also instructed for assessment of damages suffered by The Edge.
On Aug 9 last year, the Federal Court ruled that The Edge could claim for damages from the Home Minister for the losses incurred during the suspension.
