Bloomberg ordered to pay S$290,000 in costs in Singapore libel case
What's new: The order came after a High Court judge had already awarded S$230,000 in damages to each of the two ministers.
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#Low De Wei
Singapore court awards 2 ministers S$230,000 each in Bloomberg libel case
Why it matters: The judge found malice, citing false claims and Bloomberg’s removal of the paywall to widen the article’s reach.
Singapore court awards 2 ministers S$230,000 each in Bloomberg libel case
Why it matters: The High Court found malice and aggravated the damages, saying the article implied the ministers hid property deals to avoid scrutiny over possible money laundering.
Singapore court orders Bloomberg to pay 2 ministers S$230,000 each
What's new: The judge found malice, citing false information and Bloomberg's move to drop the paywall on the article.
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