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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
[UPDATED] KL Tower tussle: Court dismisses contempt bid by ex-operator
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court today dismissed a legal bid by Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd (MKLSB) and former KL Tower operator Hydroshoppe Sdn Bhd to start contempt proceedings against Communication Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil and several others. Judge Roz Mawar Rozain made the ruling after finding that the applicants had failed to establish a prima facie case of contempt against the respondents. The two companies filed contempt proceedings against eight individuals for allegedly disrupting the administration of justice amid ongoing legal proceedings. The eight are – Federal Land Commissioner Datuk Muhammad Azmi Mohd Zain; Dang Wangi police chief Assistant Commissioner Sulizmie Affendy Sulaiman; Lim Seong Hai Capital Berhad (LSH) chairman Tan Sri Lim Keng Cheng; LSH chief executive Khairil Faizal Othman; Communications Ministry secretary-general Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa; administrative services division secretary Harun Ali; and senior division secretary (management) Mazlan Abd Mutalib. The court also found no merit in the plaintiff's claim that the authorities had wrongfully entered its property after the contract with the government ended on March 31, regardless of how forceful the actions were. "This court is not satisfied that a prima facie case has been established to warrant leave for contempt proceedings to be granted," she said. Roz Mawar awarded RM15,000 in cost to Fahmi and RM10,000 in cost to the other respondents. Meanwhile, the court also dismissed the plaintiffs' application for an interim injunction to stop Fahmi and the government from granting the KL Tower concession to LSH Service Master Sdn Bhd, ruling that the matter had become academic. On March 27, the plaintiffs filed a RM1 billion suit against Fahmi and the new KL Tower concessionaire following the termination of the management agreement. In a statement, MKLSB managing director Datuk Abdul Hamid Shaikh said the injunction aims to maintain the current status quo until the dispute is fully resolved in court. He said that in 2022, Hydroshoppe was invited by the Communications Ministry to become a strategic partner in revitalising MKLSB's operations and ensuring the tower's continued management and maintenance. Abdul Hamid claimed that despite multiple attempts to resolve the matter amicably, the ministry and the new concessionaire have refused to acknowledge the 2022 agreement, leaving MKLSB and Hydroshoppe facing financial and operational uncertainty. He claimed that outstanding payments amounting to RM25 million for maintenance and operational services remain unpaid, and have added further financial strain, MKLSB has managed and maintained KL Tower for nearly 30 years.
The Sun
21-04-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Govt does not take sides in KL Tower concession takeover dispute
JOHOR BAHRU: The government does not take sides in the dispute involving the Kuala Lumpur Tower (KL Tower) concession takeover, according to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. In fact, Fahmi, who is the Unity Government spokesperson, said the eviction notice issued by the Federal Land Commissioner should not be seen as an act of oppression, but rather a lawful procedure grounded in legal principles. He said that the matter is currently undergoing legal proceedings in court, and urged all parties to allow due process to take its course. 'The actions taken are in accordance with the rule of law as enshrined in the Federal Constitution. 'KL Tower is fully owned by the government, and the Federal Land Commissioner acts within the bounds of the law in light of several pertinent issues,' he told reporters after visiting the National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI) at Taman Sri Skudai here today. Fahmi said this in response to questions regarding the MADANI Government's decision, through his ministry, to temporarily close KL Tower to allow the new management to carry out necessary maintenance and upgrades to ensure the safety and comfort of visitors. In an earlier statement, the ministry announced that effective April 1, the operations, management, and maintenance of KL Tower have been officially taken over by the new concessionaire, LSH Service Master Sdn Bhd (LSHSM). As such, the occupation of the KL Tower site by its past concessionaire, Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd (MKLSB), after March 31, is unlawful. Following that, two eviction notices were issued by the Federal Land Commissioner to MKLSB via letters dated April 3 and 9.
Malay Mail
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
KL Tower eviction legal and not act of govt oppression, Fahmi says after new concessionaire takes over
JOHOR BARU, April 21 — The government does not take sides in the dispute involving the Kuala Lumpur Tower (KL Tower) concession takeover, according to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. In fact, Fahmi, who is the Unity Government spokesperson, said the eviction notice issued by the Federal Land Commissioner should not be seen as an act of oppression, but rather a lawful procedure grounded in legal principles. He said that the matter is currently undergoing legal proceedings in court, and urged all parties to allow due process to take its course. 'The actions taken are in accordance with the rule of law as enshrined in the Federal Constitution. 'KL Tower is fully owned by the government, and the Federal Land Commissioner acts within the bounds of the law in light of several pertinent issues,' he told reporters after visiting the National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI) at Taman Sri Skudai here today. Fahmi said this in response to questions regarding the MADANI Government's decision, through his ministry, to temporarily close KL Tower to allow the new management to carry out necessary maintenance and upgrades to ensure the safety and comfort of visitors. In an earlier statement, the ministry announced that effective April 1, the operations, management, and maintenance of KL Tower have been officially taken over by the new concessionaire, LSH Service Master Sdn Bhd (LSHSM). As such, the occupation of the KL Tower site by its past concessionaire, Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd (MKLSB), after March 31, is unlawful. Following that, two eviction notices were issued by the Federal Land Commissioner to MKLSB via letters dated April 3 and 9. — Bernama
Barnama
21-04-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Govt Does Not Take Sides In KL Tower Concession Takeover Dispute
GENERAL JOHOR BAHRU, April 21 (Bernama) -- The government does not take sides in the dispute involving the Kuala Lumpur Tower (KL Tower) concession takeover, according to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. In fact, Fahmi, who is the Unity Government spokesperson, said the eviction notice issued by the Federal Land Commissioner should not be seen as an act of oppression, but rather a lawful procedure grounded in legal principles. He said that the matter is currently undergoing legal proceedings in court, and urged all parties to allow due process to take its course. 'The actions taken are in accordance with the rule of law as enshrined in the Federal Constitution. 'KL Tower is fully owned by the government, and the Federal Land Commissioner acts within the bounds of the law in light of several pertinent issues,' he told reporters after visiting the National Information Dissemination Centre (NADI) at Taman Sri Skudai here today. Fahmi said this in response to questions regarding the MADANI Government's decision, through his ministry, to temporarily close KL Tower to allow the new management to carry out necessary maintenance and upgrades to ensure the safety and comfort of visitors. In an earlier statement, the ministry announced that effective April 1, the operations, management, and maintenance of KL Tower have been officially taken over by the new concessionaire, LSH Service Master Sdn Bhd (LSHSM). As such, the occupation of the KL Tower site by its past concessionaire, Menara Kuala Lumpur Sdn Bhd (MKLSB), after March 31, is unlawful. Following that, two eviction notices were issued by the Federal Land Commissioner to MKLSB via letters dated April 3 and 9.
