A wood‑based company was caught tampering with its electricity meter. The court ordered it to pay TNB RM476,000 for the unmetered consumption.
Author: Justiciable
Kuhendran and the Hostile Workplace
A senior credit specialist complained about a bullying boss for years. The company ignored him, then fired him. The Industrial Court awarded RM153,200 and found the dismissal retaliatory.
Lai Leong Peng and the Insurance Dispute
A woman’s Porsche was declared a total loss, but her insurer refused to pay, citing unpaid customs duties. The High Court awarded RM1.245 million, finding the insurer’s demands were misguided and in bad faith.
Simon Momoh and the Unlawful Detention
A Nigerian man served his one‑day sentence for drink driving but was detained for 40 days. The High Court awarded RM675,000 in damages for unlawful confinement.
Zschimmer & Schwarz and the Persons Unknown
A German company was deceived into transferring RM600,000 to fraudsters using fake emails and intercepted courier documents. The Malaysian High Court responded with landmark orders against “Persons Unknown” — including a self‑identification order.