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The Sun
17-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Eight transit homes completed in Melaka constituencies
MELAKA: A total of eight transit homes, costing RM560,000, have been completed by the Melaka Housing Board (LPM) in eight state legislative assemblies (DUN) as of mid-July. The homes are located in Tanjung Bidara, Paya Rumput, Taboh Naning, Merlimau, Duyong, Lendu, Pengkalan Batu, and Pantai Kundur. The 'One DUN, One Transit House' initiative, previously called 'Rumah Bencana,' was launched in 2023 to provide temporary shelter for those affected by disasters such as fires, floods, and storms. Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management Committee deputy senior exco Datuk Zulkiflee Mohd Zin said, 'Currently, there is another transit home in the construction process in the Serkam constituency, while in other DUNs, they will be built in stages.' Zulkiflee suggested that the transit homes be built near or within the area of the State Legislative Assembly Development and Coordination Committee (Japerun) Office for better monitoring and management. He spoke after officiating the Duyong DUN Transit Home handover ceremony, attended by Duyong assemblyman Datuk Mohd Noor Helmy Abdul Halem. Each transit home costs RM70,000, with free accommodation and utility bills covered by Japerun. Zulkiflee added, 'We are hoping that the construction of transit homes will be completed soon in all 28 state assemblies in Melaka so that it can be used by the people in need.' Mohd Noor Helmy said the homes help ease the burden of disaster victims while providing emotional support. 'The period for those placed in the transit home is a maximum of one month so that more people in need can be given temporary protection,' he said. - Bernama
Barnama
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Eight Transit Homes Completed In Eight Melaka Constituencies
MELAKA, July 17 (Bernama) -- A total of eight transit homes, costing RM560,000, have been completed by the Melaka Housing Board (LPM) in eight state legislative assemblies (DUN) in the state as of mid-July. Housing, Local Government, Drainage, Climate Change and Disaster Management Committee deputy senior exco Datuk Zulkiflee Mohd Zin said the completed transit homes were in Tanjung Bidara, Paya Rumput, Taboh Naning, Merlimau, Duyong, Lendu, Pengkalan Batu and Pantai Kundur. He said the 'One DUN, One Transit House' initiative, previously known as 'Rumah Bencana', began to be implemented in 2023, functioning as temporary accommodation for people affected by disasters such as fires, floods, storms and other emergencies. "Currently, there is another transit home in the construction process in the Serkam constituency, while in other DUNs, they (transit homes) will be built in stages in line with the state government's commitment to provide temporary shelter to help people affected by disasters. "We suggest that the transit homes be built near or within the area of the State Legislative Assembly Development and Coordination Committee (Japerun) Office because it will be monitored and managed by them," he told reporters here today. He said this after officiating the Duyong DUN Transit Home handover ceremony in conjunction with the Wakil Rakyat Untuk Rakyat (WRUR) Programme, attended by Duyong assemblyman Datuk Mohd Noor Helmy Abdul Halem. At the ceremony, Zulkiflee also gave out the transit home handover letter by LPM executive director Datuk Murad Husin to Mohd Noor Helmy. Zulkiflee said the cost of the transit homes being built was RM70,000 per unit, and accommodation in these homes was provided free of charge, including the cost of utility bills to be borne by Japerun. "We are hoping that the construction of transit homes will be completed soon in all 28 state assemblies in Melaka so that it can be used by the people in need," he also said.
New Straits Times
09-07-2025
- Health
- New Straits Times
Court awards RM560k to mother of inmate who died hours before release
IPOH: The High Court today awarded RM560,000 in compensation to a mother whose son died in prison just hours before he was due to be released in 2017. R. Siva, 30, had served an eight-month jail sentence for theft at Tapah prison. On the day he was supposed to return home, his family instead received a shocking call, not to collect him, but to claim his body from the hospital. The court found that prison and police authorities had failed to properly safeguard Siva's health and wellbeing. He had been healthy upon entering prison, but something had gone seriously wrong during his incarceration. Judicial commissioner Moses Susayan said the authorities had not only neglected Siva's basic rights, such as access to medical care and proper nutrition, but also failed to inform his family of his deteriorating condition. "On the day of his release, a brother of the deceased was instead instructed to go to Tapah Hospital to collect his body. The Tapah prison authorities failed to notify the family of Siva's condition. "There was a suppression of information. Despite having the family's contact details, the prison authorities did not inform them of his worsening health. "In this case, there was systemic failure and medical neglect. The defendants' own witnesses admitted to a dereliction of duty," he said. The court awarded Siva's mother, R. Muniamah, damages for the pain and suffering caused by her son's death, including RM200,000 for misconduct by officials, RM300,000 for emotional distress, and RM10,000 for bereavement. She was also awarded RM38,400 for loss of support, RM15,500 in special damages, and RM70,000 in legal costs, to be paid by the government. Siva died on March 20, 2017, the same day he was to be released after serving his sentence. Muniamah had sued 13 parties, including prison and police officers, as well as the federal government, alleging they were responsible for his death due to negligence. While a coroner had previously ruled that Siva died of natural causes, the High Court held that his death could have been prevented had he received appropriate care. Muniamah named 13 defendants in her suit, including Tapah prison officers, police personnel and the government, citing negligence, breach of statutory duty and misfeasance in public office. She was represented by lawyers M. Visvanathan, V. Sanjay Nathan and Pushan Qin Nathan. Senior federal counsel Siti Aishah Ramlan and Siti Norashikin Hassanor appeared for the government.
Sinar Daily
18-06-2025
- Business
- Sinar Daily
Federal court orders Public Bank to pay RM90 million in damages to NFCorp, four others
Public Bank to pay two per cent interest per annum on the judgment sum from today until the payment of damages is settled 18 Jun 2025 01:46pm Photo by Bernama PUTRAJAYA - The Federal Court today ordered Public Bank Berhad to pay RM90 million in damages to National Feedlot Corporation (NFCorp), its chairman Datuk Mohamad Salleh Ismail, and three subsidiary companies for breach of contract to protect their bank account confidentiality. A three-member bench led by Chief Judge of Malaya Datuk Seri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim, Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Sebli and Federal Court judge Datuk Abu Bakar Jais awarded RM30 million each in equitable, exemplary and aggravated damages. "Public Bank is to pay two per cent interest per annum on the judgment sum from today until the payment of damages is settled,' said Justice Hasnah. In delivering the court's decision, she said the appellants had presented financial reports and audited accounts through an expert witness, which were not challenged by Public Bank. Justice Hasnah said the Court of Appeal erred when it decided that the appellants had failed to prove damages, resulting in an award of only RM10,000 in nominal damages. On May 26, the panel overturned the Court of Appeal earlier decision which had granted nominal damages to NFCorp, Mohamad Salleh and three subsidiaries - National Meat and Livestock Corporation Sdn Bhd, Agroscience Industries Sdn Bhd, and Real Food Company Sdn Bhd. Mohamad Salleh is the husband of former Women, Family and Community Development Minister and Wanita Umno chief Tan Sri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil. Also on May 26, the Federal Court upheld the decision of the Court of Appeal, which found Public Bank liable for breach of confidentiality. The court ordered Public Bank to pay RM300,000 in legal costs. The court adjourned until today to decide on the amount of damages. NFCorp and four others filed the RM560 million suit against the bank in 2012 over the leakage of their banking details. The High Court dismissed the lawsuit in 2019, but the appellate court in 2023 reversed the decision after allowing their (NFCorp and four others) appeals. However, the Court of Appeal held that since NFCorp and the four others succeeded in proving liability but failed to prove damages, the court decided to award a sum of RM10,000 in nominal damages. In the suit, NFCorp and four others claimed that the bank breached confidentiality by allowing details of banking transactions to be revealed by the then PKR vice-president Rafizi Ramli. They also claimed their business reputation and credibility suffered irreparable loss and damage as a result of the breach under the Banking and Financial Institutions Act. After the court proceedings, Mohamad Salleh expressed gratitude, saying his family endured hardship for 13 years due to the case. In today's proceeding, Lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah represented NFCorp and the four others, while Public Bank was represented by lawyer Chan Kok Keong. - BERNAMA More Like This
Barnama
18-06-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Federal Court Orders Public Bank To Pay RM90 Million In Damages To NFCorp, Four Others
PUTRAJAYA, June 18 (Bernama) -- The Federal Court today ordered Public Bank Berhad to pay RM90 million in damages to National Feedlot Corporation (NFCorp), its chairman Datuk Mohamad Salleh Ismail, and three subsidiary companies for breach of contract to protect their bank account confidentiality. A three-member bench led by Chief Judge of Malaya Datuk Seri Hasnah Mohammed Hashim, Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Tan Sri Abdul Rahman Sebli and Federal Court judge Datuk Abu Bakar Jais awarded RM30 million each in equitable, exemplary and aggravated damages. 'Public Bank is to pay two per cent interest per annum on the judgment sum from today until the payment of damages is settled,' said Justice Hasnah. In delivering the court's decision, she said the appellants had presented financial reports and audited accounts through an expert witness, which were not challenged by Public Bank. Justice Hasnah said the Court of Appeal erred when it decided that the appellants had failed to prove damages, resulting in an award of only RM10,000 in nominal damages. On May 26, the panel overturned the Court of Appeal earlier decision which had granted nominal damages to NFCorp, Mohamad Salleh and three subsidiaries - National Meat and Livestock Corporation Sdn Bhd, Agroscience Industries Sdn Bhd, and Real Food Company Sdn Bhd. Mohamad Salleh is the husband of former Minister of Women, Family and Community Development and Wanita UMNO chief Tan Sri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil. Also on May 26, the Federal Court upheld the decision of the Court of Appeal, which found Public Bank liable for breach of confidentiality. The court ordered Public Bank to pay RM300,000 in legal costs. The court adjourned until today to decide on the amount of damages. NFCorp and four others filed the RM560 million suit against the bank in 2012 over the leakage of their banking details. The High Court dismissed the lawsuit in 2019, but the appellate court in 2023 reversed the decision after allowing their (NFCorp and four others) appeals.
