Family of Chinese tourists killed by uprooted tree files suit, seeks apology and RM1.7mil compensation

New Straits Times

2 days ago

GEORGE TOWN: The family of two Chinese tourists who died when an uprooted tree crashed onto their car here last September has filed a civil suit against six parties, seeking an apology and RM1.7 million in compensation.
Liu Zhu, 69, and Liu Xin Xin, 36, were killed when the tree, located inside a historical building, came crashing down on their vehicle on Sept 18 last year.
The suit was filed by their respective spouses — Yang Xue Li, the wife of Liu and mother of Xin Xin, and Wang Geng Feng, Xin Xin's husband.
Their lawyer, Ng Kian Nam, filed the suit via e-filing at the Penang High Court earlier today.
The six named parties are:
Pinang Peranakan Mansion Sdn Bhd, the operator of the museum where the incident occurred;
SSM Capital Sdn Bhd, the museum's landowner;
Sri Kumaran's Textile Sdn Bhd, the neighbouring property owner;
Pony Holiday Sdn Bhd, the sub-contracted tour company;
Har Kwai Leng, the driver of the deceased; and
The Penang Island City Council (MBPP).
It was reported that the victims' bodies were trapped inside the vehicle after the tree was uprooted by a storm and fell on it.
The fallen tree had also damaged part of the building, where the concrete debris also landed on the three vehicles.
Meanwhile, another victim, identified as Har, 52, sustained injuries.