In the following cases, the judges did not mince their words in highlighting the failure of the executive and police to act as duty-bound. The judge also granted RM4 million in general damages and RM250,000 in legal costs to Koh’s family. The High Court had also relied on the commission’s report in its judgments. The government subsequently filed a fresh application at the Court of Appeal, which was granted on Nov 18, 2025. Police subsequently opened an investigation under Section 505(c) of the Penal Code for making statements conducive to public mischief.

Source: The Edge Markets January 07, 2026 06:02 UTC