RM2.21mil damages for man paralysed by falling coconut tree in Langkawi

A former salesman, Yong Shui Tian, has been awarded RM2,213,208 in damages by the High Court in Alor Setar after being permanently paralysed by a falling coconut tree in Langkawi. The incident occurred on January 9, 2019, leaving Yong paraplegic and wheelchair-bound. The Court of Appeal had previously ruled in favor of the Langkawi Municipal Council (MPLBP) being liable for the accident, and this decision was upheld by the Federal Court last week.

The damages awarded to Yong include RM389,000 for general damages, RM133,744.78 for special damages, RM1,640,463.36 for future losses and expenses, and RM50,000 in aggravated damages. The court also ordered interest on the general damages at 5% per annum and special damages at 2.5% per annum.

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