KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Robert Kuok has thanked the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) for ordering Malaysia Today to take down three articles containing various false and baseless allegations against him.
In a statement, Kuok also recorded his gratitude to fellow Malaysians who have spoken up in his support and against attempts to besmirch his reputation and undermine his loyalty to the nation.
Last week, the blog posted three articles which were: “Malaysian Insight Funder Fingered” on Feb 21, “Robert Kuok Wants Chinese Rule in Malaysia” on Feb 21 and “Robert Kuok’s Last Chance at Changing the Government” on Feb 23.
"On Feb 28, a complaint was filed with the complaints bureau of the MCMC and the Multimedia Commission on behalf of Kuok in respect of the offending articles, which were false news and was clearly in violation of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
The complaints bureau and the MCMC have acted swiftly and on March 5 ordered Malaysia Today and its author Raja Petra Kamarudin to remove the offending articles," said the statement issued from Kuok's office.
"Kuok is grateful for the quick and appropriate action taken by the complaints bureau and the enforcement and investigation division of the MCMC.
Kuok added that to date, neither Malaysia Today nor Raja Petra Kamarudin have responded to letters issued by Kuok's solicitors in Malaysia and the UK.
Kuok said Malaysia Today and Raja Petra Kamarudin have continued to make similar baseless statements in a number of related articles which have been published on the Malaysia Today website.
"As such, Kuok firmly reserves his rights to take all necessary legal steps against Malaysia Today and the author, and anyone repeating further libelous statements.