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High Court dismisses RM1m suit over chair-pulling incident involving girl with cerebral palsy

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorm...

High Court dismisses RM1m suit over chair-pulling incident involving girl with cerebral palsy

The Malaysian High Court has dismissed a RM1 million lawsuit filed by a girl with cerebral palsy over an incident involving her chair being pulled. The lawsuit, which was brought against the individuals responsible for the incident, was deemed to lack sufficient merit and grounds for legal action. The decision comes amidst ongoing concerns over accessibility and safety for individuals with disabilities in public spaces.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department has also issued a weather warning for various states, predicting thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds until 5pm today.

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