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Received a defamation letter of demand in Malaysia? Learn the first steps: preserve evidence, avoid public replies, assess defences and get legal advice before responding.
Yes, you can sue for defamation based on a Facebook post, Instagram reel, comment, story, or any other content published on these Meta platforms in Malaysia. If someone publishes false statements about you on Facebook or Instagram that are seen by third parties and damage your reputation, you may have a valid claim under the Defamation Act 1957 and general principles of tort law. Both platforms are among the most widely used in Malaysia, meaning defamatory content can reach e