NST COURT WATCH: Taman Sri Muda floods, Zayn Rayyan appeal headline week in court [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: From families seeking compensation after losing their homes in the devastating Taman Sri Muda floods to a dog owner fighting over the seizure of his 15-year-old pet, the courts this week heard cases that went beyond legal arguments and touched directly on ordinary lives.
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From families seeking compensation for lost homes to a dog owner fighting the seizure of his elderly pet, Malaysian courts heard emotionally charged cases this week. The Shah Alam High Court found the government negligent for damages caused by the 2021 Taman Sri Muda floods, ruling that the local council was responsible for maintaining drains and infrastructure.
Meanwhile, Ismanira Abdul Manaf's appeal to overturn her five-year jail sentence for neglecting her autistic son Zayn Rayyan failed. In Penang, a dog owner lost his appeal over the seizure and death of his 15-year-old pet. The High Court in Kuala Lumpur upheld a RM77 million arbitration award in favor of the main contractor of the Merdeka 118 project.
Sabah's 40% revenue claim, which involves public participation in the upcoming Court of Appeal hearing, also remained in the spotlight.
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