Clear Law. Real Cases
When seven Orang Asli villagers sued a company for destroying their ancestral graves, the Federal Court ruled that customary land rights survive relocation and cannot be extinguished by a commercial lease. The decision is a landmark affirmation that indigenous dignity and constitutional protections extend to burial grounds, even when titles change hands.
A developer was sued alongside a related tenant for unpaid rent. The Court of Appeal set aside the High Court’s decision to pierce the corporate veil, ruling that control and injustice are not enough — actual fraud or unconscionable conduct must be proved.
A wood‑based company was caught tampering with its electricity meter. The court ordered it to pay TNB RM476,000 for the unmetered consumption.
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.
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.