Malaysiakini’s editor-in-chief Steven Gan. Photo: EPA-EFE
Malaysiakini raises US$123,600 in donations to cover contempt fine within hours of verdict
- The news portal launched a crowdfunding drive to help it pay the penalty after it was found guilty of contempt of court over comments posted by readers
- Malaysiakini suspended the campaign after reaching its target, while editor-in-chief Steven Gan said the website was ‘very disappointed’ with the verdict
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Malaysiakini’s editor-in-chief Steven Gan. Photo: EPA-EFE