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A defamation case against Australian writer Murray Hunter in Thailand was dropped after Malaysia’s MCMC withdrew charges following a settlement.
A defamation case against Australian writer Murray Hunter in Thailand has been dropped after Malaysia’s MCMC withdrew both criminal and civil charges following a settlement reached on January 12, 2026.
The case, which stemmed from articles criticizing the MCMC’s actions, led to Hunter’s arrest at Bangkok’s airport in September 2025, overnight detention, and passport seizure.
Under a confidential agreement, Hunter issued a public apology and retracted several articles.
The charges were dismissed without penalties, his passport was returned, and his Substack blog was unblocked in Malaysia.
Human rights groups criticized the case as a transnational SLAPP, warning of threats to free expression.
Hunter plans to write about the experience and push for legal reforms.
Un caso de difamación contra el escritor australiano Murray Hunter en Tailandia fue descartado después de que el MCMC de Malasia retirara los cargos luego de un acuerdo.