KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — The MP for Seputeh is suing Utusan Malaysia and the head of the national press body for RM30 million at the High Court here this morning.
The no-nonsense Teresa Kok is accusing the Malay-language newspaper and the Malaysian Press Institute chief Datuk Chamil Wariya of smearing her name and endangering her life by publishing a short story titled "Politik Baru YB J" in its weekend edition two months ago.
In October, Kok sent letters to the publisher and Chamil demanding RM100 million in compensation and for them to apologise and withdraw the article from circulation.
Only Utusan replied. It denied her claims, said Kok's lawyer, Sankara Nair.
But Kok is determined to make them pay, especially the Umno-owned daily.
This is the second time she is hauling Utusan to court.
On Oct 9, Kok, who is also the Selangor state assemblywoman for Kinrara, filed another RM30 million suit against the newspaper and its columnist Zaini Hassan for claiming she had "forced" a mosque in her constituency to stop using loudspeakers to broadcast the azan.
The court has yet to fix a date for those suits, said Sankara.

written by A Kuku, December 12, 2008
written by Tonberry, December 12, 2008
This type of newspaper already given birth to racists like Blue, noobie etc.
Freedom of reporting is not a freedom to slander one's reputation.
written by xiao zhang, December 12, 2008
written by RED, December 12, 2008
written by mamat mural, December 12, 2008
written by Malaysia ?, December 12, 2008
This is a third world editor. The main shareholders which is UMNO will not sack him because they are in the same class.
Malay readers are not stupid to be caught by such racist remarks. No wonder internet news are gaining popularity day by day.
Even kampung folks are changing. Probably UMNO and Utusan do not know what is happening.
Malay race has got hope if they do not react to such writing by a third world newspaper and editor.
This is testimony that UMNO cannot change. It will never change.
Let us help it to the road of demise in the next election.
written by Super Yoga, December 12, 2008
1. Teresa Kok was held under ISA detention for something that she did not say or do - already confirmed by the individuals she met with during the 'fateful' event
2. Mencabul Kedaulatan Bangsa Kebangsaan means to RAPE THE SOVEREIGNITY OF NATIONAL LANGUAGE - is this langugae not sitrring up emotions???
I think you show yourself and tell us who you are. If you are sincere and want to call anyone 'Racial Gibbons' check what UM have reported and continue to report FALSEhood. And if you concur with them then you are the typical Malay Extremist that is planted by UMNO here.
By the way, we are Malaysians whom ahve been taught Bahasa Malaysia which we speak very well and learn very well. (This is the policy of UMNO and we never complaint) So if you and UM want to use such colourful language, make sure we do not understand the meaning or maybe UMNO and their bigots are regreting teaching us Bahasa Malaysia???
Wake up Mr Blue.... Understand the topics here first before you comment on others!
written by garfunky, December 12, 2008
You should open your eyes to the real happenings in Malaysia, or at the very least do proper research before commenting.
written by amoker, December 12, 2008
written by pat ling, December 12, 2008
written by Rocky Racoon, December 12, 2008
written by think, December 12, 2008
written by TrueBlue, December 12, 2008
written by rini, December 12, 2008
By suing , they are able also to project their image as clean and transparent. Also they arouse the people's emotions as though they are fighting for their rights ! Clever..clever..
But at the end of the day they will be laughing all the way to the bank. i hope they will share the rewards with all the DAP members.
Whetehr you are corrupted or gain monies by suing left and right, ALL politicians are the same. They always find the small print to capitalise.
written by fair chong, December 14, 2008
THANK YOU




