{
  "id": 10620186,
  "title": "Govt liable for Taman Sri Muda flood losses, High Court rules",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/govt-liable-for-taman-sri-muda-flood-losses-high-court-rules",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T05:43:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/09/1543708/govt-liable-taman-sri-muda-flood-losses-high-court-rules"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The High Court in Shah Alam has ruled that the government is liable for the flood losses suffered by residents of Taman Sri Muda following the devastating December 2021 floods. The judgment was handed down in a case brought by 50 residents who alleged negligence and breaches of duty by the authorities in managing the disaster. The residents are seeking RM3,767,148.51 in damages, including special, general, and aggravated damages. A federal counsel was not able to comment on whether the government would appeal the ruling at the time of the report.",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}