High Court dismisses committal bid by former KL Tower operator against govt, individuals, orders RM25,000 payment
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — The High Court here today dismissed the former operator of Kuala Lumpur Tower's leave application to commence committal proceedings against seven individuals and the government.
The former operator, Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd, and its parent, Hydroshoppe Sdn Bhd, are seeking contempt of court action against the eight for allegedly disrupting the administration of justice amid ongoing legal proceedings.
Judge Roz Mawar Rozain, who rejected the application, ordered the two companies to pay RM25,000 to the respondents, including Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. — Bernama
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