Sessions Court judge Effandi Nazila Abdullah also ordered damages of RM824,180 — consisting of dependency claims, funeral expenses and bereavement damages — to be paid to the deceased’s parents. Per the written judgement dated March 9, Effandi noted that Phun had been lawfully riding his motorcycle. As for damages, the Sessions Court judge noted that Phun was working as a crane operator and was not married at the time of his death. "The Civil Law Act 1956 prescribes a mandatory multiplier which cannot be altered as the court pleases," the judge noted. The court also awarded funeral damages of RM26,180 and bereavement damages of RM30,000.

Source: The Edge Markets March 24, 2026 06:48 UTC