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flag A defamation case against Australian writer Murray Hunter in Thailand was dropped after Malaysia’s MCMC withdrew charges following a settlement.

flag 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. flag 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. flag Under a confidential agreement, Hunter issued a public apology and retracted several articles. flag The charges were dismissed without penalties, his passport was returned, and his Substack blog was unblocked in Malaysia. flag Human rights groups criticized the case as a transnational SLAPP, warning of threats to free expression. flag Hunter plans to write about the experience and push for legal reforms.

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