The Federal Court in Putrajaya today found Malaysiakini liable for contempt of court over comments posted by its readers.

However, the news portal’s editor-in-chief Steven Gan was found not guilty of the same charge.

Following this, the Federal Court meted out a RM500,000 fine during the proceedings today.

The fine must be paid within three days from Monday next week.

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