1. ) YONG LEE YOONG SEBAGAI IBU YANG SAH DAN PENANGGUNGAN KEPADA GIGGS TAN KA QING SIMATI UNTUK DIRI SENDIRI 2. ) YONG LEE YOONG SEBAGAI WAKIL DIRI DAN/ATAU PENTADBIR KEPADA HARTA PUSAKA GIGGS TAN KA QING SIMATI DI BAWAH SEKSYEN 8 AKTA UNDA

1. ) YONG LEE YOONG SEBAGAI IBU YANG SAH DAN PENANGGUNGAN KEPADA GIGGS TAN KA QING SIMATI UNTUK DIRI SENDIRI 2. ) YONG LEE YOONG SEBAGAI WAKIL DIRI DAN/ATAU PENTADBIR KEPADA HARTA PUSAKA GIGGS TAN KA QING SIMATI DI BAWAH SEKSYEN 8 AKTA UNDA

On balance of probabilities the defendant driver drove into oncoming traffic and zig‑zagged between lanes causing a head‑on collision; defendants are 100% liable and defendant company is vicariously liable; plaintiffs proved dependency, KWSP losses, bereavement and specified special damages with admissible evidence; exemplary damages rejected because not pleaded and statutory/authoritative threshold not met.

Citation
JA-B53KJ-49-03/2024 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
Parties
Plaintiff (mother and Dependant of Giggs Tan Ka Qing; for Herself): YONG LEE YOONG; Plaintiff (representing Estate of Giggs Tan Ka Qing Under S.8): YONG LEE YOONG (as administrator); Plaintiff (father and Dependant of Ong Wan Ling; for Himself): ONG CHUN WEI; Plaintiff (mother and Dependant of Ong Wan Ling; for Herself): OOI CHIOK PENG; Defendant (driver): GAN TENG HUI; Defendant (registered Owner / Employer): LT HAIR & BEAUTY SDN BHD
Court
Sessions Court
Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Judgment Date
18 November 2025
Case Number
JA-B53KJ-49-03/2024 (Mahkamah Sesyen)
Procedural Posture
Civil Tort – Wrongful Death/road Traffic Accident / Appeal Against Trial Judgment on Liability and Quantum; Final Judgment on Liability and Quantum at Sessions Court Level
Outcome
Appeal dismissed in respect of liability and quantum as determined by Sessions Court; judgment entered for plaintiffs in part; defendants held 100% liable; costs to plaintiffs on the standard scale.
Legal Topics
Wrongful Death, Vicarious Liability, Exemplary Damages, Dependency Claims, Bereavement Damages, Assessment of Special and General Damages, Burden of Proof, Interest on Damages
Source Language
Malay/English
Tort Road Traffic Law Civil Procedure Damages Law Wrongful Death Vicarious Liability Exemplary Damages Dependency Claims +4 more

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Parties

YONG LEE YOONG

Plaintiff (mother and Dependant of Giggs Tan Ka Qing; for Herself)

YONG LEE YOONG (as administrator)

Plaintiff (representing Estate of Giggs Tan Ka Qing Under S.8)

ONG CHUN WEI

Plaintiff (father and Dependant of Ong Wan Ling; for Himself)

OOI CHIOK PENG

Plaintiff (mother and Dependant of Ong Wan Ling; for Herself)

GAN TENG HUI

Defendant (driver)

LT HAIR & BEAUTY SDN BHD

Defendant (registered Owner / Employer)

Procedural Posture

Civil Tort – Wrongful Death/road Traffic Accident / Appeal Against Trial Judgment on Liability and Quantum; Final Judgment on Liability and Quantum at Sessions Court Level

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Defendants are liable for the head-on collision and resultant deaths
  2. 2 Whether Defendant company is vicariously liable for driver’s negligence
  3. 3 Quantum of dependency, KWSP loss, bereavement and special damages

Ratio Decidendi

On balance of probabilities the defendant driver drove into oncoming traffic and zig‑zagged between lanes causing a head‑on collision; defendants are 100% liable and defendant company is vicariously liable; plaintiffs proved dependency, KWSP losses, bereavement and specified special damages with admissible evidence; exemplary damages rejected because not pleaded and statutory/authoritative threshold not met.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed in respect of liability and quantum as determined by Sessions Court; judgment entered for plaintiffs in part; defendants held 100% liable; costs to plaintiffs on the standard scale.

Orders

  • Judgment for Plaintiffs 1 and 2 in respect of dependency (RM153600.00), employer KWSP contribution loss (RM74880.00), employee KWSP loss (RM63360.00), bereavement (RM30000.00) and agreed special damages including funeral RM56,828.55, police/JPJ documents RM100.00, post mortem RM400.00, witness costs and notes of...
  • Judgment for Plaintiffs 3 and 4 in respect of dependency (RM1,344,000.00), bereavement (RM30,000.00) and agreed special damages including funeral RM36,785.65, police/JPJ documents RM100.00, post mortem RM400.00 and other listed items as allowed; exemplary damages claim dismissed for failure to plead.