Ex-Malaysian PM’s wife Rosmah files defamation suit against Harith Iskander over comedy show
Rosmah Mansor, wife of Malaysia's former prime minister, has filed a defamation lawsuit against comedian Harith Iskander. The suit claims that a stand-up routine comparing her to mythological creatures caused reputational damage and public ridicule.
Why it matters
The case highlights the intersection of political figures, public satire, and defamation law in Malaysia.
Rosmah Mansor (left) claimed that Harith Iskander had intentionally defamed her through a visual presentation shown to the audience.
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Listen KUALA LUMPUR – Rosmah Mansor has slapped Malaysian comedian Harith Iskander with a defamation lawsuit over a stand-up comedy routine that allegedly mocked and insulted her.
Rosmah, the wife of former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak, filed the writ of summons at the High Court on June 9.
According to her statement of claim, seen by Malaysian news publication The Star, the alleged defamation occurred during Harith’s performance, titled Harith Iskander: The Outspoken Comedy Tour, at the Swiss-Garden Hotel in Melaka on Jan 17.
Rosmah claimed that during the routine, Harith had intentionally defamed her through a visual presentation shown to the audience.
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