‘Papagomo' says sorry to IGP to escape contempt proceedings
The trial of IGP Razarudin Husain's RM3 million defamation lawsuit against blogger Wan Azri Wan Deris is scheduled to begin on Dec 28, 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR : Blogger Wan Azri Wan Deris today avoided being sanctioned for contempt of court by apologising for publishing two derogatory social media postings about Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain earlier this year.
Wan Azri, also known as Papagomo, decided to purge his contempt just before proceedings before Judicial Commissioner Gan Techiong began.
In a statement read in court, Wan Azri, a former cop, expressed his unreserved and unconditional regret for using demeaning words when referring to Razarudin in a social media posting on Jan 14.
He also apologised for publishing a doctored photo of Razarudin on the same media platform the following day.
'I also undertake not to use demeaning words against the plaintiff (Razarudin),' he said.
Gan said Wan Azri will post his statement of apology on YouTube, Telegram, X and TikTok today which must remain on the social media platforms for at least seven days.
He directed Wan Azri to remove the postings made on Jan 14 and 15, which were the subject matter of the contempt of court proceedings.
Gan also ordered Wan Azri to pay RM5,000 in costs.
The case was fixed for a four-day trial beginning Dec 28, 2026.
Lawyers S Raam Kumar and Norleena Jamal represented Razarudin while counsel Rafique Rashid Ali and Nurmustanir Nor appeared for Wan Azri.
On Feb 10, Razarudin obtained the High Court's permission to initiate committal proceedings against Wan Azri for failing to comply with a court order.
Razarudin, who filed the application on Jan 24, wanted Wan Azri imprisoned or fined for contempt of court after failing to comply with an injunction order issued on Jan 10.
The court issued an injunction prohibiting Wan Azri or his agents from publishing or disseminating defamatory statements against Razarudin on any social media platform until the defamation suit is resolved.
The court also barred him and his representatives from causing the republication of statements, videos, statuses, comments, or any references to the plaintiff.
These materials relate to Razarudin's position as IGP and in his personal capacity, whether in writing, verbally, online or via instant messaging platforms such as Telegram and WhatsApp.
Wan Azri was also ordered to retract, remove and delete video postings on his YouTube, TikTok, Facebook, Telegram, and X accounts dated Dec 14, 15, 20 and 22 last year, which contained the alleged defamatory statements against Razarudin.
On Dec 26 last year, Razarudin filed a RM3 million lawsuit against Wan Azri over alleged defamation, which also involved Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
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