Company appeals RM721,000 award to motorcyclist who crashed into potholes

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PETALING JAYA: A road maintenance company has filed an appeal in the Johor Bahru High Court to quash a lower court ruling that ordered it to pay RM721,000 in damages to a motorcyclist after he crashed into potholes.

Safwa Global Venture Sdn Bhd is appealing the Johor Bahru sessions court’s finding of liability and damages against the company.Trial judge Sazlina Safie had ruled in favour of motorcyclist Razali @ Mohd Leey Subeh in his lawsuit against Safwa Global.SPONSORED CONTENT Electrifying windows of opportunity in Sabah - The right policies, collaborations, and strategies can turn emerging opportunities into victories for all parties in Sabah.

The court also noted that the company had initially denied the potholes existed, but later said they noticed them after works were carried out by other public utilities.As a result, it said, the responsibility of repairing the potholes fell on the utility company in question.* Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel for the latest news you don't want to miss.

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