Australian blogger Murray Victor Hunter has issued a full retraction and apology following a settlement with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) over several defamatory articles.
Hunter, who is based in Thailand, acknowledged that his publications concerning the commission and its personnel were inaccurate and misleading, causing misunderstandings.
In a statement released yesterday, he expressed regret for any damage caused by his writings and confirmed the retraction of all content specified in the settlement agreement.
“MCMC and I have discussed and reached an understanding via a settlement agreement. I acknowledge that my comments and articles about MCMC and its related persons can be read to be inaccurate, misleading, and have led to misunderstandings. I therefore apologise and regret if such actions caused any damage to MCMC and/or related persons, and I hereby fully retract all such comments and articles in their entirety,” he said.
The retracted content, published between April and November 2024 on his Substack page, Eurasia Review, and X, contained allegations against the commission ranging from abuse of power to protecting corporate interests.
The settlement follows a Shah Alam High Court ruling in October 2025, which found Hunter liable for defamation. The court affirmed that while freedom of speech is protected, it must be exercised responsibly.
At the time, the commission noted that the judgment highlighted that the right to express opinions does not justify making false, malicious, or defamatory statements.
Police reports were filed in both Malaysia and Thailand in April and June 2024 regarding Hunter’s publications, and a civil suit was subsequently filed in Malaysia, with court papers served to Hunter in Thailand.
