Bank ordered to pay RM90mil to NFCorp for breach of confidentiality
A three-judge panel, chaired by Chief Judge of Malaya Justice Hasnah Mohammed, made the decision on the quantum of damages here on Wednesday (June 18).
On May 26, the same panel dismissed an appeal by Public Bank in its final appeal in a RM560mil lawsuit brought by NFCorp over the confidentiality breach.
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