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Daily Express
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Express
RM25,000 car repair claim is thrown out
Published on: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 25, 2025 By: Crystal E Hermenegildus Text Size: According to the facts of the case, the claimant, Mohd Khaireez Abd Aziz, had sent his Toyota Hilux Vigo to the respondent, Henry Chong Vui Loong of Mercury Auto Service Centre, for an overhaul service on Nov 15, 2022. Kota Kinabalu: The Consumer Claims Tribunal has rejected a claim of RM25,000 filed by a vehicle owner over dissatisfaction with car repair services. Tribunal President Salmi Zalinah Abdul Rahim said the repeated mechanical issues were not caused by negligence but by external factors beyond the repair shop's control. She made the decision after evaluating witness statements, photos, WhatsApp conversations and supporting documents submitted by both parties. According to the facts of the case, the claimant, Mohd Khaireez Abd Aziz, had sent his Toyota Hilux Vigo to the respondent, Henry Chong Vui Loong of Mercury Auto Service Centre, for an overhaul service on Nov 15, 2022. The repairs were completed on Dec 22, 2023, with the claimant making a full payment of RM11,608 before collecting the vehicle. However, on April 15, 2024, the claimant discovered an oil leak in the engine and returned the vehicle to the respondent's workshop on April 17, 2024. Advertisement The respondent diagnosed a turbo failure and a quotation of RM12,460 for the repair was later issued and paid for by the claimant on Nov 27, 2024. On March 25, 2025, the claimant once again noticed an oil leak and brought the vehicle back to the workshop. Dissatisfied with the repeated issues, the claimant demanded a refund of RM25,000 and the return of several car parts allegedly disposed of without his consent, including the turbo and intercooler. However, Salmi found that the repairs had been discussed and agreed upon by both parties, including the cost estimates and replacement parts. The claimant had even expressed satisfaction during the process, as evidenced by messages such as 'puas hati, bro' and 'good job.' Salmi also said that the respondent had carried out some repairs free of charge and had advised the claimant against driving practices such as racing or high-revving, which could have contributed to the recurring damage. Furthermore, she said the timeline between each breakdown suggested the damage was not directly related to the initial repairs. 'In this case, the damage has been proven by the respondent to be due to external factors and not negligence on their part,' said Salmi. 'The respondent had made multiple repair efforts, at times at their own expense.' * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Star
12-06-2025
- The Star
Officer charged over RM19,100 false claim
KOTA KINABALU: A 46-year-old town planning officer pleaded not guilty to a charge of submitting a false claim amounting to RM19,100 for services that were allegedly never rendered. Nazri Hamburg, an officer with the state Town and Country Planning Department, is charged under Section 18 of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act 2009. According to the charge, Nazri is accused of knowingly submitting a false document, a claim form dated June 12, 2017, to a finance administrative assistant in his department. The claim allegedly included a bill, No. 171021 dated May 12, 2017, for the delivery of a Proton Saga BLM and a Toyota Hilux Vigo to Papar, along with manpower for moving goods, which totalled RM19,100. If convicted, Nazri faces a maximum of 20 years in prison and a fine of not less than five times the value of the false claim or RM10,000, whichever is higher, under Section 24(2) of the same Act. Sessions judge Jason Juga, sitting in the Special Corruption Court here, allowed bail at RM10,000, with RM5,000 to be deposited and the remaining RM5,000 without deposit. One local surety was required. Nazri was also ordered to report to the MACC office every two months pending the disposal of the case. The case will be mentioned again on July 10.
