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Sinar Daily
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Sinar Daily
Siti Kasim awarded RM160,000 in damages over unlawful arrest by Jawi
In his judgment, High Court Judge Su Tiang Joo ordered the defendants to pay RM100,000 in exemplary damages, RM60,000 in aggravated damages, and RM100,000 in legal costs to the plaintiff (Siti Kasim). 18 Jul 2025 03:55pm The court held that Siti Kasim, whose full name is Siti Zabedah Kasim, had proven on the balance of probabilities that she was wrongfully arrested and falsely imprisoned by two Jawi officers after exiting the ballroom of the hotel where the event was held. - Photo taken from Siti Kasim's Facebook KUALA LUMPUR - The High Court has awarded lawyer and activist Siti Kasim RM160,000 in damages after allowing her civil suit against the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (Jawi), 15 of its officers, and seven others over her unlawful arrest and detention during a private fundraising event in 2016. In his judgment, High Court Judge Su Tiang Joo ordered the defendants to pay RM100,000 in exemplary damages, RM60,000 in aggravated damages, and RM100,000 in legal costs to the plaintiff (Siti Kasim). The court held that Siti Kasim, whose full name is Siti Zabedah Kasim, had proven on the balance of probabilities that she was wrongfully arrested and falsely imprisoned by two Jawi officers after exiting the ballroom of the hotel where the event was held. "In my considered view, there was misfeasance in public office by the defendants in conducting a raid and apprehending a participant at a state event, without ensuring the lawful exercise of their powers, thereby causing unnecessary fear and discomfort,' the judge said. Siti Kasim filed the suit in September 2019, claiming false imprisonment, misfeasance in public office, and a violation of her constitutional right to personal liberty under the Federal Constitution. She maintained that she had not obstructed any officer and was merely discharging her duties as a legal practitioner at the time of the incident. On August 21, 2020, the Magistrates' Court here acquitted and discharged Siti Kasim of the charge of obstructing public servants, ruling that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case under Section 186 of the Penal Code. - BERNAMA
New Straits Times
18-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Siti Kasim awarded RM160,000 in damages over unlawful arrest by Jawi
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has awarded lawyer and activist Siti Kasim RM160,000 in damages after allowing her civil suit against the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (Jawi), 15 of its officers, and seven others over her unlawful arrest and detention during a private fundraising event in 2016. In his judgment, High Court Judge Su Tiang Joo ordered the defendants to pay RM100,000 in exemplary damages, RM60,000 in aggravated damages, and RM100,000 in legal costs to the plaintiff (Siti Kasim). The court held that Siti Kasim, whose full name is Siti Zabedah Kasim, had proven on the balance of probabilities that she was wrongfully arrested and falsely imprisoned by two Jawi officers after exiting the ballroom of the hotel where the event was held. "In my considered view, there was misfeasance in public office by the defendants in conducting a raid and apprehending a participant at a state event, without ensuring the lawful exercise of their powers, thereby causing unnecessary fear and discomfort," the judge said. Siti Kasim filed the suit in September 2019, claiming false imprisonment, misfeasance in public office, and a violation of her constitutional right to personal liberty under the Federal Constitution. She maintained that she had not obstructed any officer and was merely discharging her duties as a legal practitioner at the time of the incident. On August 21, 2020, the magistrates' court here acquitted and discharged Siti Kasim of the charge of obstructing public servants, ruling that the prosecution had failed to establish a prima facie case under Section 186 of the Penal Code. – Bernama
The Sun
18-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Siti Kasim wins RM160k in damages over unlawful arrest by JAWI
KUALA LUMPUR: The High Court has ruled in favour of lawyer and activist Siti Kasim, awarding her RM160,000 in damages after finding her 2016 arrest by the Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (JAWI) unlawful. Judge Su Tiang Joo ordered JAWI, 15 officers, and seven others to pay RM100,000 in exemplary damages, RM60,000 in aggravated damages, and RM100,000 in legal costs. The court determined that Siti Kasim, whose full name is Siti Zabedah Kasim, was wrongfully detained by JAWI officers after leaving a private fundraising event at a hotel. The judge stated, 'In my considered view, there was misfeasance in public office by the defendants in conducting a raid and apprehending a participant at a state event, without ensuring the lawful exercise of their powers, thereby causing unnecessary fear and discomfort.' Siti Kasim filed the lawsuit in September 2019, alleging false imprisonment, misfeasance in public office, and a breach of her constitutional right to personal liberty. She maintained that she was performing her duties as a lawyer and did not obstruct any officers. Earlier, on August 21, 2020, the Magistrates' Court acquitted her of obstructing public servants, ruling insufficient evidence under Section 186 of the Penal Code. - Bernama
