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Malaysia Case Law

Depreciation
  • 31 Dec 2025

    Azhar Bin Sulaiman Pentadbir Tanah Daerah Kota Setar

    Citation
    KA-15-39-10/2024 (Mahkamah Tinggi)
    Court
    High Court
    Case number
    KA-15-39-10/2024 (Mahkamah Tinggi)

    Court held the appropriate valuation method for the subject building was the cost method calibrated by local comparable building costs and official valuation data; the applicant's high reconstruction cost claims based on contractor quotations and asserted heritage premium were rejected for lack of statutory heritage listing and insufficient qualified expert evidence. The respondent's 50% depreciation was excessive given the building's good condition; a 10% depreciation was appropriate. Court awarded RM292,656.24 for the building and ordered additional payments and ancillary directions accordi…