Farmer fined RM15k for offensive comment on FB
Judge Ahmad Fuad Othman meted out the fine, in default six months in jail, on Mohammad Faisal Mohd Yusof, 37, after he changed his plea to guilty when the case came up for mention today.
Before meting out the sentence, the judge advised Faisal to...
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New Straits Times
8 minutes ago
- New Straits Times
Loopholes in traffic laws leave accident victim in limbo
KUALA LUMPUR: A routine ride to work ended in agony for motorcyclist Jebat when he crashed into a car parked by the roadside without any warning cones or signage. He ended up breaking four bones in his leg, but the then 19-year-old's ordeal didn't end there — the car had neither insurance nor road tax, making it impossible for him to seek compensation from the owner. Jebat's mother, Kak Aby, 39, said she had to fork out thousands of ringgit for her son's recovery following the accident at the end of last year. "His hospital bill came up to almost RM400. Thankfully, it was a government hospital, but I had to pay for his supplements and milk. I also had to spend on travel expenses from our home in Sunway to Sungai Buloh. "It wasn't just him who suffered. I too had to sacrifice, taking leave from work to send him for physiotherapy," she told the New Straits Times. To rub salt in their wound, the car owner got away with just a slap on the wrist — a RM300 fine. "He didn't say or do anything for my son. He knew he could get away with just a summons, so why bother paying us for our troubles?" she said. Kak Aby said some lawyers tried to take advantage of her son's predicament, claiming that his case was winnable with at least RM40,000 in compensation. "But later, they said nothing could be done because the car had no insurance," she added. Kak Aby also had to pay around RM300 to repair Jebat's motorbike, as his insurance covered only about 60 per cent of the cost. Since then, Kak Aby wants the government to crack down on vehicle owners who failed to renew their road tax and insurance. "We need stricter penalties so road users will be more responsible. At least seize their vehicles until they renew their documents. "Otherwise, pity those who get into accidents with them. Imagine if it involves a death — a father leaving behind a wife and children. What would happen to them?" she said. Dev, 74, also fell victim when his new car was hit by a man he believed to be drink-driving. "I just had the car for three months when the incident happened early last year. "After hitting my car, the man tried to conceal his road tax, and when he came over, I could smell alcohol. "I told him my car was brand new and I wanted to lodge a police report so I could claim from his insurance to repair the damage. "He said 'Yes, you can go ahead', but he never turned up at the police station," he said. Dev later found out that the man had no insurance. "After knowing that, I felt demotivated. I knew nothing could be done, and I had to use my own insurance instead. "So, I lost my no-claim bonus," he said, referring to the discount offered on premiums with no history of claims. The repair cost almost RM20,000, but for Dev, what frustrated him more was the man getting away scot-free despite his actions that could have ended a life. "When I went to the police station to request the investigation report, the police said they can't investigate because the other party didn't lodge a report. "So it just ended there," he said, adding that the driver was not even issued a summons. Now he believes that law enforcement procedures need a review and frequent operations must be conducted to weed out such drivers.
The Star
19 minutes ago
- The Star
Big win off pitch as Teong Kim lands RM1.04mil payout
PETALING JAYA: Former Perak coach Datuk Lim Teong Kim has won his unfair dismissal case against Perak FC Sdn Bhd, with the club ordered to pay him RM1.04mil in compensation. Industrial Court chairman D. Paramalingam said the award was based on the remaining 16 months of Teong Kim's two-year contract, which was terminated on May 24, 2023 — just eight months into his tenure. The 61-year-old, who was earning RM65,000 a month, was sacked mid-season over poor results, but the court ruled the decision 'premature and unjustified.' Paramalingam noted that the club's finances were already under strain due to its 'dwindling fortunes' even before Teong Kim took charge, and that the allegations of misconduct against him were not serious enough to warrant termination. A former Malaysia international with 60 caps from 1982 to 1996, Teong Kim boasts more than two decades of coaching experience. He spent 12 years with Bayern Munich's youth set-up from 2000 to 2012, and later served as head of Malaysia's National Football Development Programme and coach of the national Under-16 squad.
The Sun
12 hours ago
- The Sun
Industrial court orders Perak FC to pay RM1.04m to ex-coach Lim Teong Kim
THE Industrial Court of Malaysia has ruled that Perak FC Sdn Bhd must pay RM1.04 million to former head coach Datuk Lim Teong Kim for prematurely terminating his contract. Court Chairman J. Paramalingam stated in a 60-page judgment that Lim is entitled to compensation for the unexpired portion of his fixed-term employment contract. With 16 months remaining on his contract, Lim's compensation was calculated based on his monthly salary of RM65,000 multiplied by the remaining duration. Lim had also claimed EUR15,477.81 (RM76,471.39) for three business-class return flights from Munich to Kuala Lumpur, as stipulated in his contract. However, the court ruled that this claim should be pursued through a civil suit rather than an unfair dismissal case. Paramalingam noted that Lim's two-year contract, which began on Sept 15, 2022, was terminated on May 24, 2023, just eight months in. He clarified that reinstatement was impossible as the fixed-term contract had expired naturally. The court dismissed Perak FC's claim that Lim was 'ill-equipped' for the role, attributing the team's struggles to the club's mismanagement. Paramalingam deemed the termination premature, stating Perak FC's mid-season performance (11th place) was close to the targeted ninth position. He criticised the club's decision as a knee-jerk reaction, suggesting financial pressures influenced the termination. The court highlighted that Perak FC's financial struggles predated Lim's appointment, undermining their justification for dismissal. Lim's legal team, Edward Andrew Saw Keat Leong and Jerry Low Kok Kiang, represented him, while Perak FC was defended by lawyer Weera Premananda. Lim filed a complaint with the Perak Department of Industrial Relations on June 27, 2023, seeking unpaid salary for the remaining contract period. The ruling underscores the legal protections for fixed-term contracts in Malaysia's employment landscape. - Bernama
