由此 A B - 7 in the matter. I take judicial notice of the fact that the Singapore courts have jurisdiction in defamation and the discretion to issue injunctions. Mr A B Houghton suggested there was nothing to show that the courts in Singapore C D might exercise a discretion in favour of Emperor. It is sufficient that I am satisfied that the discretion exists. How the courts in Singapore exercise that C D discretion is entirely a matter for them. E F G H I J E 18. I am satisfied that the answer to the stage 2 questions is: No. 19. It is accordingly not necessary to proceed to the stage 3 question. 20. F G H I have however, viewed the matter broadly with a view to doing substantial justice for Emperor. Singapore being another available forum I J which prima facie is clearly more appropriate for the trial of the action, a stay K L will ordinarily be granted unless there are circumstances, by reason of which, justice requires that a stay should nevertheless not be granted. M L M 21. N K I have listened carefully to everything said on the part of Emperor, and I am satisfied that there are no special circumstances by reason N of which justice requires that the trial should nevertheless take place in Hong O O Kong. P Q P 22. The judgement of the Master was plainly correct. The appeal is Q dismissed. R S R 23. Mr Houghton did not oppose an application by both defendants S for costs to be taxed on a party and party basis if not agreed. Costs are so T ordered. T U U V V