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The Star
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Public Bank loses final court battle against NFCorp
PUTRAJAYA: Public Bank Bhd has failed in its final appeal at the Federal Court in a RM560mil lawsuit brought by the National Feedlot Corporation ( Corp) and three others over breach of confidentiality. A three-judge panel, chaired by Chief Judge of Malaya Justice Hasnah Mohammed, made the unanimous decision to dismiss the bank's appeal to set aside a decision by the Court of Appeal in August 2023. The court made the dismissal with costs and reaffirmed the Court of Appeal's decision after hearing submissions from both parties. In the decision, the court ordered Public Bank to pay RM300,000 in costs to Corp and the three others. 'We are of the opinion that common law is not applicable in this case,' Justice Hasnah said via Zoom here yesterday. With regard to a cross-appeal by Corp and three others against the Court of Appeal's award of RM10,000 in nominal damages, the apex court allowed the appeal but deferred the decision on the quantum of damages. 'On damages, we need time to look at all the documents before coming to a decision. The court is fixing June 18 for a decision on damages,' Justice Hasnah said. The other judges on the bench were Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Justice Abdul Rahman Sebli and Federal Court judge Justice Abu Bakar Jais. On Aug 30, 2023, the Court of Appeal allowed an appeal by Corp executive chairman Datuk Mohamad Salleh Ismail and the company's three subsidiaries – National Meat & Livestock Corporation Sdn Bhd, Real Food Company Sdn Bhd and Agroscience Industries Sdn Bhd – in a civil suit filed against Public Bank for breach of contract over failure to protect the confidentiality of their bank account. The appellate court panel ruled that there was a serious misappreciation of evidence, which warranted appellate intervention on the judges' part. It ordered Public Bank to pay RM500,000 in costs. The lawsuit was filed against the bank on May 22, 2012. The suit alleged that the bank had breached confidentiality by allowing details of banking transactions to be revealed by then PKR vice-president Rafizi Ramli (now Economy Minister). They also claimed that their business reputation and credibility had suffered irreparable loss and damage as a result of the bank's security breach of the Banking and Financial Institutions Act. On July 29, 2019, the High Court dismissed the lawsuit against the bank.
The Star
26-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Public Bank loses final appeal in RM560mil NFCorp lawsuit
PUTRAJAYA: Public Bank has lost its final appeal at the Federal Court in a RM560mil lawsuit filed by National Feedlot Corporation (NFCorp) and three others over a breach of confidentiality. A three-judge panel led by Chief Judge of Malaya Justice Hasnah Mohammed unanimously dismissed the bank's appeal to overturn the Court of Appeal's August 2023 decision. The court dismissed the appeal with costs and reaffirmed the Court of Appeal's decision after hearing submissions from both parties. The court ordered Public Bank to pay RM300,000 in costs to NFCorp and others. "We are of the opinion that common law is not applicable in this case," said Justice Hasnah via Zoom on Monday (May 26). Regarding a cross-appeal by NFCorp and others against the Court of Appeal's award of RM10,000 in nominal damages, the court allowed the appeal but deferred the decision on the damages' quantum. "On damages, we need time to review all documents before deciding. The court will decide on June 18," said Justice Hasnah. The bench also included Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Justice Abdul Rahman Sebli and Federal Court judge Justice Abu Bakar Jais. On August 30, 2023, the Court of Appeal allowed an appeal by NFCorp executive chairman Datuk Mohamad Salleh Ismail and its subsidiaries against Public Bank for breaching contract confidentiality. The appellate court found a serious misappreciation of evidence, warranting appellate intervention, and ordered Public Bank to pay RM500,000 in costs. The lawsuit, filed on May 22, 2012, alleged the bank breached confidentiality by allowing banking transaction details to be revealed by then PKR vice-president Rafizi Ramli, now Economy Minister. They claimed the breach caused irreparable loss and damage to their business reputation under the Banking and Financial Institutions Act. On July 29, 2019, the High Court dismissed the lawsuit against the bank.
New Straits Times
24-04-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
SPM absenteeism: Experts push for early intervention
KUALA LUMPUR: All stakeholders - especially parents and teachers - must step up and take responsibility to ensure students sit for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination and do not abandon their education prematurely. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Faculty of Education lecturer, Associate Professor Dr Hasnah Toran, said ignoring the growing number of students choosing work over education could lead to serious, long-term repercussions for the nation. She said schools must immediately activate their internal intervention mechanisms - involving counsellors and discipline teachers - to identify students at risk and address their challenges before they drop out. "We call on all relevant authorities, particularly school leaders, to take swift and proactive measures. "If these SPM dropouts continue to fall through the cracks, society and the government will bear the cost in the years ahead," she told the New Straits Times. Hasnah said early signs, such as persistent truancy, can help schools identify students at risk months before the examination. "Truancy is one of the clearest red flags. Those who frequently skip school are often the ones who end up missing the SPM," she said. She cautioned against judging students who enter the workforce early, pointing out that many are forced by financial pressures to support their families. "People often ask, 'Where are the parents?' The harsh truth is, not all children are blessed with responsible parents. Many families have been failed by their own support systems," she said. "Schools must go beyond teaching - they need to connect families to aid, including support from the Social Welfare Department, where possible." Educationist and Skolar Malaysia co-founder Dr Tazli Azizan also expressed concern, saying even a slight increase in SPM failures is a red flag that demands urgent action. "This is not just about exam results. It reflects broader issues - motivation, pedagogy, and gaps in educational access and support," he said. He urged the government to move away from over-reliance on a single high-stakes exam like the SPM and towards a flexible, inclusive education system grounded in lifelong learning. "Lifelong learning must be more than a slogan. It must be a national philosophy. Not every 17-year-old is ready to make life-changing decisions. But with alternative pathways, they can always return when they are ready," he said. Tazli said the real concern lies in the rigidity of the current system, which offers few flexible options for youths who need to work. "Most teens are not lazy - they are either helping their families survive or struggling to connect with the content taught in schools," he said. He called on the Education Ministry to broaden the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (Apel) programme and create more flexible exam formats, including modular and digital options. Earlier, Education Ministry director-general Datuk Azman Adnan said that over half of the students who registered for the 2024 SPM but did not sit for the exam cited work as the main reason. He said a total of 6,246 candidates, or 1.8 per cent, did not turn up, compared to 8,675 (2.5 per cent) in 2023. Of these, 57.8 per cent skipped the exam due to work, 35.5 per cent because of family issues, and 4.7 per cent due to health problems. Azman said many students are driven by financial burdens or the appeal of quick earnings, often making short-sighted decisions that jeopardise their future.
